University Of Florida - Fire and Emergency Services

The University of Florida (UF) is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. As the state’s oldest and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities.

Fire and Emergency Sciences Program

Bachelor's Degree with a focus in one of three specialized tracks:  Fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), or Emergency Management.

The University of Florida’s acclaimed bachelors degree in Fire and Emergency Services prepares you for a career in the emergency services profession. Our program is unique in that it offers a combination of Fire Science, EMS, and Emergency Preparedness courses designed to meet your professional aspirations.

Master's Degree - Emergency Services / Disaster Management

The graduate program in Fire and Emergency Sciences and Emergency Services/Disaster Management is designed for individuals who are seeking knowledge in emergency planning, hazard mitigation and preparedness, disaster response and recovery, and homeland security. The goal is to create broad experience that includes the many elements of current cases in FES and ES/DM and emphasizes both the critical thinking and leadership skills necessary to advance in the field. Applicants must have already attained at least a bachelor’s degree prior to being admitted to both the degree and certificate programs.

Critical Care Paramedic Program

The University of Florida’s Critical Care Paramedic certificate program will provide high-level instruction in all aspects of critical care transport. Our instructors are experienced clinicians, physicians and professors who are recognized experts in their fields of study. The program is unique in that it combines didactic instruction with hands on labs and clinical rotations.