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Certificate in Industrial Fire Protection

School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

Certificate in Industrial Fire Protection

School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

Online

Program

33 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Online Tuition Rate

$443 Per Credit Hour

Low-Cost Textbooks

For All Students

Give Yourself a Competitive Edge in the Industry

EKU’s online industrial fire protection certificate provides students with the skill sets needed to protect life and property. EKU combines the latest technology and expert instruction to offer students a competitive edge in the job market.

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Career Outlook


Employment of firefighters will increase by 4 percent from 2021 to 2031 and employment of fire inspectors and hazardous materials workers is projected to grow 6 percent in the same time period.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Leadership within the fire industry will be increasingly important to ensure operations run smoothly and the emergency needs of communities are met.

Job Titles Include:

  • Firefighter
  • Fire investigator
  • Fire marshal
  • Fire safety director or officer

Fire Protection is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field of study that prepares students for a wide range of career options.

Employers Include:

  • Indiana State Fire Marshal
  • LaBella Associates Construction Engineering Company
  • City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Forensic Fire Consultants, Ltd.

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Low-cost textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • IFSAC-accredited programs
  • Accelerated 7-week terms
  • Nationally renowned instructors comprised of former fire chiefs, fire marshals, engineers and investigators, prominent for their professional achievements and success in the field
  • Courses begin 6 times per year
  • Generous credit transfer policy
  • No campus visits required
  • Personal advisors stay with you from application to graduation
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance
  • Dynamic, supportive learning environment

Curriculum & Admission


EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through topics such as fire behavior, prevention, response and investigation, providing graduates a competitive edge in the job market.

A minimum of 24 credits are required.

View the program requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit your materials noted below electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

The Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation bachelor’s degree is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

Enrolling & Advising Information


EKU’s College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to your college enrollment counselor.

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Jacinda Bertie

College Enrollment Counselor

Call: 859-622-6520
Text: 859-305-1198
jacinda.bertie@eku.edu

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Jacob Mobley

Enrollment Advisor

859-622-2877
Jacob.Mobley@eku.edu

Student Stories & Features


  • Patrick Spear

    EKU Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology Graduate
    My favorite part of being an online student at EKU was having opportunities to challenge myself both through my coursework as well as through the internship I experienced. I continually was blown away by the challenges to learn things that I thought I already was competent in.
  • Bryan B. O’Neil

    EKU Fire Protection Administration Graduate
    With the leadership tools I gained during my time at EKU I am better able to evaluate emergency situations and keep my team and civilians safe under dangerous circumstances. I am also better equipped to evaluate our performance and suggest administrative and policy changes to improve the services that we deliver to our community.
  • Benjamin Schultz

    EKU Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation Graduate
    It has been a career goal to obtain a bachelor’s degree. As a member of our fire investigation team, I have been able to provide a stronger value to the team.

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News & Updates

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Jessica Gutzwiller, ’19, was awarded with the Young Alumni Award from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). The Best of Eastern Alumni Awards, presented annually during Homecoming weekend, celebrate excellence among EKU alumni. The Young Alumni Award recognizes individuals who graduated from EKU in the last 10 years and have demonstrated exceptional talent in their professions.  Growing […]

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Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced a $2 million endowed gift from Gray, a nationally recognized construction and engineering firm, to advance EKU’s Construction Management program and strengthen one of Kentucky’s most in-demand workforce pipelines.  The gift establishes an endowed professorship, funding a permanent faculty position in EKU’s Construction Management program. The endowed professorship will allow […]

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