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Program Duration: Short Term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 18
About This Certificate
The Fire Science and Public Safety Certificate Program has been developed to equip firefighters/paramedics and fire safety professionals with the fire prevention, fire safety, and pre-fire planning expertise needed to serve the city of Philadelphia and beyond.
Quick Information
- General Contact Call (215) 751-8010
Course Sequence
Launch Your Career in Fire Science and Public Safety
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists – est. salary $49,471
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators – est. salary $72,458
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers – est. salary $130,341
**EMSI Data, 2025; The Greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Career Outlook
$70,000
Median Salary for Firefighters
22,175
Number of Jobs in the Region
+3%
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for a Firefighter
Municipal Firefighter
Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.
Starting Pay: $51,851
Typical Tasks
- Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites.
- Search burning buildings to locate fire victims.
- Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.
- Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
- Drive and operate firefighting vehicles and equipment.
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