YOUNGSTOWN - Youngstown State University's Fire Science Program has received national recognition from the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Initiative (FESHE).

According to a news release, a certificate of reignition was presented to its board members during their meeting August 5.

The certificate recognizes the program's alignment with federal education standards that strengthen student preparation in firefighting, prevention, emergency response and inspection.

The program is part of a new Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science degree that will be offered beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.

The curriculum is built around the evolving nature of fire service, incorporating traditional emergency response and modern public safety concerns.

Carl DeCarlo, program di

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