Fire Service Administration
You stand a little taller when you stand ready. Ready to answer the next call or to develop incident management strategies. Education helps you meet the moment.
Move Up Within the Ranks
In the firehouse, education helps you stand out. Earning your AAS improves your problem-solving and leadership skills. The Fire Service needs more competent managers. Also, fire, homeland security, and emergency management need experienced leaders.
Many people start with fire fighter training, then discover they need the broader and deeper education a college degree offers. (You can also work on fire fighter training and the degree simultaneously.)
Online Flexibility, On-the-Ground Credibility
With the FSA degree, you build a solid foundation to start in the fire service or advance. You gain leadership skills and administrative knowledge to succeed in today's fire service. Balance coursework with the demands of work, family, and service. We offer this online program in 12-week semesters that adapt to your changing schedule.
Fire Academy: Training for the Fire Service
The Oakland Fire Academy offers training for all levels of the Fire Service, from our Basic Fire Academies and Fire Fighter I & II programs to Advanced Fire Officer. We provide the most progressive didactic and practical training available at the OCC Emergency Services Academy, a virtual live lab setting.
Fire Academy TrainingFire Service Administration AAS: Education to Go Further
Learn the management, legal, and planning aspects of fire service staffing and command. Improve your research, writing, and pubic speaking skills. Develop incident management strategies that make the most of equipment, manpower, water supply, and other resources.
- This degree takes 4 semesters to complete as a full-time and 12 semesters to complete as a part-time student.
- In-district program cost: $7,378.
- Out-of-district program cost: $13,888.
- Student fees are $110 per semester.
- Fire Service Administration Associates in Applied Science Catalog Listing
These outcomes are what you can expect to learn through engagement of this program.
Critical Thinking
- Evaluates information.
- Uses information to formulate an opinion or conclusion.
- Applies knowledge, concepts, paradigms, or theories to the assigned task.
- Students will use appropriate terminology to describe core scientific concepts.
Flexible Online or In-Person Options
All courses within this program are available online or in-person. Browse all online programs, learn what you’ll need to get started, and access technical support.
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Able Leaders Always in Demand
This degree prepares you for a range of opportunities within the fire service. It supports career advancement into leadership and administrative roles. Some agencies may require a bachelor's degree or higher for certain positions.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you’ve earned your Firefighter I or II, or a fire investigation credential (as
well as other relevant training), you can turn that experience into credit that counts
toward the Fire Service Administration AAS.
We have determined course equivalencies for a range of fire certifications or trainings.
Course descriptions for the Fire Service Administration AAS may be found in the catalog.
Please note, we do not grant equivalencies for:
- FEMA IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- NFPA Fire Pump Operator
- Company Officer Program
- Leadership I-III
- FSA 1520: Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
- FSA 1540: Hazardous Materials
- FSA 2510: Fire Service Hydraulics & Water Supply
FFTC = Fire Fighters Training Council (MI)
- FSA 2520: Fire Service Administration
- PER 1300 Stress Management: Neuromuscular Relaxation
If you do not have your EMT license, you may take EMS 1010, EMS 1020, and EMS 1100 instead of PER 1300. That sequence is worth 11 credits, so you may need no additional electives.
- FSA 2520: Fire Service Administration
- FSA 1540: Hazardous Materials
- FSA 2520: Fire Service Administration
May qualify by exam:
- FSA 2540: Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategies (May qualify to take exam)
Note that if you took MFFTC Strategy & Tactics before November 3, 2021, it will not be accepted unless signed by State Fire Marshal (Sehlmeyer or his successor).
- FSA 1530: Basic Fire Investigation
- FSA 1520: Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
Reciprocity may exist from the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) for the RAFT Company Officer program. You are responsible for contacting BFS for approval. If BFS approves (see note under Fire Officer I, II, or III), you might qualify for credit for prior learning for:
- FSA 2520: Fire Service Administration
May qualify by exam:
- FSA 2530: Building Construction for Fire Service
Get Started Today!
Begin your studies with these steps:
- Apply to OCC. If you’re not already an OCC student, create a profile and complete our application.
- On the application, select 'Fire Service Administration.'
- Existing OCC students: update your academic program using the Change of Program Form.
Prepare to Transfer – Even if You Are Not Planning to Today!
Maximize your OCC-applicable credits upon transfer. Plan early and work with an OCC counselor or advisor throughout your OCC experience. If you pursue an associate in applied science, you
may satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement by taking as few as four additional courses. Save time, money and aggravation!
Whatever your program of study, OCC has many Transfer Credit Agreements with colleges and universities to help you navigate your way to a bachelor's degree.
View the College Transfer Success Guide for more information.
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