Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is offering an online Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology degree program. This specialist degree program prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to have a successful career as a fire protection and safety professional. Since the program is available through online learning, students can complete their degrees while remaining in active duty as a fire service professional. They will have the flexibility to schedule their course work and study periods around their existing commitments.

The courses of EKU’s online BS in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology degree are delivered by experienced professionals. The curriculum focuses on topics such as fire prevention, suppression and investigation, fire protection principles, industrial loss prevention, safety program management, occupational safety, professional health practice, and a host of other topics that revolve around the issues faced by professionals in the fire service industry.

In addition, the program also helps student study the latest cutting edge research on fire, materials, construction, safety measures and investigation protocols; explore concepts behind fire protection and relate these to future safety challenges so more effective solutions can be developed to save lives; study fire damage and evaluate how protective measures fail; and finally, students will learn how to work with architects, engineers and building officials so they can understand how structures are built and how safety measures are incorporated in the design process.

For more information on Eastern Kentucky University’s online Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology degree program: its admission requirements, course descriptions, tuition fees and financial aid options available, contact an EKU Enrollment Advisor. Alternatively, interested parties can log on to the EKU website.

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