Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation
Degree Options
On-Campus Degrees
- B.S. in Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation
- M.S. in Safety, Security & Emergency Management Concentration in Fire & Emergency Services
Online Degrees
- B.S. in Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation
- M.S. in Safety, Security & Emergency Management-Concentration in Fire & Emergency Services
Who Would be Interested in Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation?
Students with an interest in:
- Learning to investigate the causes of fire that are accidental or purposeful
- Investigating explosions
Why Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation?
Degree Benefits
- Courses in the Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation program include a broad-based study of fire science. The program provides an emphasis on the knowledge and skills needed to explore, determine and document the origin and cause of fire.
- Students will learn about the entire fire, arson and explosion investigation process from learning how fire behaves, how to process a crime scene and the principles of criminal investigations and how to prepare a case for trial.
- Our fire & safety degrees are accredited through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- EKU Fire & Safety programs have been taught for more than 30 years.
- Students in our programs will begin taking fire & safety classes their very first semester at EKU.
- Students will have the opportunity to attend and be involved in national conferences including FDIC (Fire Departments Instructors Conference) and IAFC (International Association of Fire Chiefs).
Facilities
The fire and safety programs are housed in the Ashland Inc. Fire and Safety Laboratory. The facilities include a seven-room test burn building, fire chemistry and evidence inspection lab, fire extinguisher service lab, pump lab, sprinkler control valve room, and sprinkler flow room.
Learn from the Best
Faculty members in the fire and safety degree programs are nationally and internationally known for their teaching, research and dedication to the fire and safety fields. However, perhaps most importantly, the professors are especially dedicated to student success and are involved in every aspect of fire and safety.
Faculty are active in a number of professional organizations including:
- National Association of Fire Investigators
- International Association of Fire Chiefs
- National Fire Protection Association
- International Society of Fire Service Instructors
- International Association of Arson Investigators
Independent Study & Internship Opportunities
All students in the Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation program will complete a co-op as part of the program requirements.
Examples of past co-ops include:
- Fire departments (small and large)
- Fire Department New York City
- Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta Fire Departments
- Emergency Medical Services
- Unified Fire Investigations
- Jensen Hughes
- Federal law enforcement agencies: ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms) and FBI
Students can choose to work with a professor through an Independent Study, which allows them to pursue specific topics of interest.
- Example: safety of space heaters
- Several students' research has been published before they graduated and several have been accepted into the prestigious National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), where they work with the world's best fire researchers.
Rewarding Career Opportunities
Career Examples:
- Fire Chief
- Fire Investigator (public and private)
- Fire and Arson Investigations Detective
- ATF Agent
- Firefighter
- Fire Marshal
- Building Inspector
- Insurance Company Consultant
What Are the Requirements to be Admitted to the Program?
Students may select Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation as their major upon applying to the university.
Students will be required to take college algebra and chemistry as part of the program requirements.
Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?
- Local & State Fire Departments
- Fire Marshal's Office
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives
- Unified Fire Investigations
- Jensen Hughes
How Do I Get More Information?
On-Campus Program Information
Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation
Contact Jacinda Bertie or Rebecca Moore at:
Jacinda.Bertie@eku.edu/ 859-622-6520
Rebecca.Moore@eku.edu 859-622-7873
Online Program Information
ekuonline.eku.edu/fire/fire-arson-and-explosion-investigation-bachelors-degree
Jordan Tayce, Online Enrollment Advisor
859-622-7964
Jordan.Tayce@eku.edu
