UA Fire Academy, Certificate
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Certificate Program / certificate
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Disaster Science & Emergency Services
Program Contact
- Ben Rochester, M.Ed.
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Academic Advisor Sr.
330-972-6092
Overview
The Certificate in Fire Academy is designed for undergraduate students who are enrolled in The University of Akron’s Fire Academy and wish to integrate their firefighter training into an academic pathway. This certificate serves as a parallel academic credential, allowing students to apply their hands-on training toward an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field such as emergency services, fire protection, or emergency management.
Enrollment in the certificate program also helps students maintain full-time student status, which can be important for financial aid, scholarships, and other academic benefits. It is ideal for students pursuing a career in fire service who want to build both practical experience and academic credentials for long-term professional growth.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the University of Akron with a declared major or certificate offered by the College of Health and Human Sciences and Admission into the University of Akron Fire Academy.
You must meet the following prerequisites for enrollment:
Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
Physical exam is required.
State and federal background checks are required.
Have not been convicted of, plead guilty to, or had a judicial finding of guilt or are currently under indictment for any of the following:
a felony;
misdemeanor other than a minor traffic violation;
a violation of any federal, state, county or municipal narcotics law;
any act committed in another state, that, if committed in Ohio, would constitute a violation set forth in 4765-11-03 (16) (b) of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Have not been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court of law.
Do not currently engage in the illegal use of controlled substances, alcohol, or other habit-forming drugs or chemical substances.
Have not ever been convicted of, plead guilty to, or had a judicial finding of guilt for fraud or material deception in applying for, or obtaining a certificate, issued under Chapter 4765-11 or the Ohio Administrative Code.
Please utilize this link for full description and requirements: https://www.uakron.edu/fire/index.dot
Career Outcomes
The Firefighter Academy courses meet current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Standard Professional Firefighter Professional Qualifications and includes 16 Hours of Drivers Training.