Fire safety

This program could be a good fit for you if you:

• Work in fire protection, emergency response, or safety management and want to deepen your expertise.
• Are looking to earn certifications like Fire Protection Specialist or Fire Inspector.
• Seek professional development and career advancement in fire safety and loss prevention.
• Are looking for flexible, online coursework to fit your schedule while gaining specialized knowledge.

U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.

For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.

Idaho LAUNCH

This degree is approved for Idaho LAUNCH, a grant that supports Idaho students pursuing high-demand careers. Students enrolling under the 2026–27 Academic Catalog may be eligible for up to $4,000 per year / $8,000 total in scholarship funding through the Idaho LAUNCH program.

Learn about eligibility and application deadlines at nextsteps.idaho.gov/launch, or see our full list of approved U of I programs on the in-state scholarships page.

Gain hands-on learning opportunities:

• Specialized iFire lab provides opportunities to experiment with fire in a safe, controlled environment.
• Apply fire concepts learned in the classroom with lab trips to our experimental forest throughout the year.
• State-of-the-art Reveley Geospatial Laboratory for Environmental Dynamics provides the tools to use remote sensing to study burns and manage future fires.
• Benefit at all levels from collaborative projects that offer training, certifications, academic credit, burning experience and networking opportunities.
• Internships through Taylor Wilderness Research Station
• Rangeland Center internships

Network with other students while studying what you love! We offer an array of clubs such as:

• Student Association for Fire Ecology (SAFE)
• Logger Sports Club
• Society of American Foresters
• CNR Living, Learning Community (College of Natural Resources residence hall)

Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements to learn more.

Undergraduate certificate application process  

Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.

Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.