For those interested in careers in emergency services, learning the ins and outs of fire investigation and crisis management may be essential. Fire science is an area of study that may focus on the causes and effects of fire as well as the prevention, investigation, and management of it.

Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.