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Undergraduate Certificate in Fire Science

The Certificate in Fire Science is designed to provide the student a solid foundation in study of fire science. Students are introduced to the essentials of Building Construction for Fire Protection, Fire Behavior and Combustion, Fire Prevention, Fire Protection Systems, Principles of Emergency Services and Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival. Our certificate program follows the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Model Curriculum (FESHE), as outlined by the United States Fire Administration and National Fire Academy. Students completing the Fire Science certificate program will gain the practical working knowledge of the science of fire prevention, fire suppression, and fire administration.

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    Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

    American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

    • #1 most popular provider of education to the U.S. military*
    • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
    • No application or technology fees; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit 
    • Active duty tuition assistance covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition and up to 75% of graduate tuition for as many as six courses per year**
    • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
    • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
    • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
    • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    • 96% of AMU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
    • 97% of AMU seniors say they would recommend AMU to friends and colleagues

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    *based upon 2011 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
    **refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility and availability


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Christopher M. Reynolds
Program Director
Ed D: Argosy University

Chris Reynolds

Chris is a Shift Commander/Division Chief with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (Tampa, Fl) one of the busiest engine and rescue companies in the Tampa Bay area. He holds a Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Argosy University (Sarasota). Additionally, he has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy State University (Alabama) and a Bachelors in Public Safety from Eckerd College (Florida).

Dr. Reynolds is a Florida state certified paramedic, fire officer, fire officer instructor, fire inspector, and fire inspector instructor. He is also a board certified emergency manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers. He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program and numerous command courses. He also holds the Chief Fire Officer Designee (CFOD) from the Commission on Fire Officer Accreditation.

He is also a Lieutenant Colonel select in the United States Air Force Reserve stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Chris is assigned to the United States Air Force North/ National Security Protection (NSEP) Directorate at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida as an Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer(EPLO). His prior assignment was as an aeromedical evacuation operations officer assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. His team was activated under the Presidential Partial Mobilization order issued shortly after September 11th attacks and deployed to the Afghanistan/ Pakistan theater in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Chris served as the OIC of an Aeromedical Evacuation Liaison Team at two forward operating bases and was responsible for tactical evacuation of coalition and US casualties. They were the only Aeromedical evacuation capability in the immediate area and directly supported combat search and rescue operations. Most recently, he deployed to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, where he commanded an Aeromedical Evacuation Liaison Team.
Dr. Reynolds served on the state Board of Directors for the Florida Fire Chief's Association and was Chairman of the state training committee. He also served on the state disaster response committee and assisted in the development of the Florida Statewide Disaster Response Plan in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. In addition to his Fire-Rescue and military careers, Dr. Reynolds teaches emergency management, fire science, weapons of mass destruction, and anti-terrorism/force protection courses. He is also frequently requested to deliver programs at state conferences and professional association seminars in the areas of disaster management, homeland security and force protection.