Make a Difference with Emergency Services

Associate, Bachelor's and Master's

Embry Riddle EMS

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Fast Facts

Campus Availability: Worldwide

Degree Level: Undergraduate | Graduate

Career Outcomes: Emergency Management Director, Fire and EMS Administration, Fire Chief

Credit Hours: 60 for A.S. | 120 for B.S. | 30 for M.S.

Learning Modality: Online

Leading Change Through Emergency Management

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University offers a wide range of 100% online degrees, including programs in Emergency Services. The Associate of Science in Emergency Management and Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services provide a strong foundation in managing fire and emergency services, while the Master of Science in Emergency Services equips students for mentorship and coordinator roles in emergency management.

Through these programs, you will gain valuable emergency response skills, including how to implement strategies to respond to community needs, apply critical thinking and quick decision making to public safety challenges and effectively manage emergency service resources.

Learning outcomes of these programs can also be applied to address larger global challenges like disaster recovery and response and disaster risk reduction.

These programs are ideal for current firefighters, EMTs, airport emergency leaders and other first responders, particularly if you are seeking advancement in your career.

Additionally, Embry‑Riddle is a premier educator of military and veteran students, who are also ideal candidates for these programs.

Emergency Services Programs

The Associate of Science in Emergency Management equips students with a strong foundation to effectively handle disaster management across the preparedness cycle, from preventing crises to managing relief planning.

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services encompasses all emergency service response disciplines in public and private sectors, including emergency medical, aircraft rescue and firefighting, environmental, dispatch and more. Students can choose to specialize in Aviation Emergency Management or Fire and Emergency Services.

Our Master of Science in Emergency Services is designed for individuals seeking advanced knowledge in emergency services, hazard mitigation and preparedness, disaster response, recovery and homeland security.

 

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Key Benefits

100% Online
These online programs make it easy to balance your studies with work, life and/or family.

Get Promoted
As a firefighter or EMT, a bachelor’s or master’s degree could be just the extra bump you need to get that promotion.

Transfer Friendly
Do you already have firefighting training certifications? Those certificates will often transfer as credits into the program and cut down on the time to complete your degree.

Program Highlights

National Fire Academy
The bachelor’s degree program incorporates coursework from the National Fire Academy, and students receive a National Fire Academy certificate.

Accredited and Recognized
The B.S. in Emergency Services is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and recognized by Fire Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE).

Combined Pathway
Want to accelerate your education? Earn your B.S. and M.S. in approximately five years with the combined pathway program and start taking graduate courses your junior year.

Finance Your Future

When it comes to educational funding with us, you have options. You don’t have to let tuition fees deter you from pursuing your goals or living your dreams. Students applying to Embry‑Riddle have the opportunity to register for different forms of financial aid through scholarships, grants and loans.

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by the numbers

  • 1926 The year Embry‑Riddle was founded. .
  • 100+ Degrees to choose from. .
  • 95% Employed or continuing education within a year of graduation. .
  • 160,000 Alumni around the world. .