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Fire + Public Safety

Associate Degree Information

Fire and Emergency Degree Programs

At Bucks, our programs prepare practicing and future emergency service professionals through a balance of technical skills, critical and ethical thinking, leadership, and effective communication. The department's programs address multiple emergency service educational needs, from professional certifications to degrees. The program allows students to use industry professional certifications (IFSAC, ProBoard, and/or NFA Certification) towards your degree. Other industry certifications like National Registry EMS Certificates can also be awarded credits for students pursuing their degree at Bucks County Community College. Bucks County Community College, a Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredited school, believes in Stackable Credentials in Emergency Services. Students can start their degree by using their Certifications or achieve them through Bucks as an accredited National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) Agency. Our fire programs are Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Recognized by the National Fire Academy. The degree program and individual courses are designed to meet or exceed the following:

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards

Emergency Management Academic Programs

  • Emergency Management Associate Degree
  • Emergency Management Academic Certificate

Fire Academic Programs

  • Fire Science Associate Degree
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PSTC Course Schedule

PSTC Course Schedule

Public Safety Training + Certification

215-340-8417
fireschool@bucks.edu

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PSTC Course Schedule

PSTC Course Schedule

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