Careers: Online Certificate in Fire Administration

Careers: Online Certificate in Fire Administration
11.19.2025
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Career Opportunities and Advancement

Through the leadership-focused coursework, the Certificate in Fire Administration prepares students to achieve leadership opportunities within the Fire Industry. However, graduates may also consider careers outside of fire service, such as in government or public administration.

Potential Leadership Positions in Fire Administration:

  • Fire Inspector
  • Fire Marshal
  • Fire Prevention Specialist
  • Emergency Services Manager
  • Lieutenant
  • Captain
  • Battalion Chief
  • Assistant Chief
  • Fire Chief
  • Fire Investigator

The information provided is sourced from a third party, Lightcast. Their product, called Career Coach, combines extensive labor market data from Lightcast and the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides insights on industry, occupation, compensation, and projected growth for each profession. Economic and workforce information is available for various geographic regions. Some careers may require additional training or education.

Occupation Median Wage Projected Growth
Fire Inspectors and Investigators $78,060 3-5%
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $109,660 3-5%
Firefighters $59,530 3-5%
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists $52,380 9%
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,430 3-5%