Master in Fire

Tuition comes to 29,784 USD per year. Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Aug 31, 2026.

At the core of the University of Idaho's Fire Safety Program is a commitment to proactive risk mitigation, focusing on the critical interplay between facility design, disciplined storage practices, and emergency preparedness. The initiative operates on the principle that fire prevention is fundamentally about controlling the 'fire triangle'—fuel, oxygen, and ignition sources—within complex academic and laboratory environments.

Operational Integrity and Compliance

The program distinguishes itself through a rigorous approach to building management, including the designation of fire-rated control areas that compartmentalize risks, and strict protocols for bonding vessels during liquid dispensing to eliminate static discharge. Participants gain insight into a comprehensive safety ecosystem that covers:

• Laboratory Safety: Specialized protocols for flammable liquid storage, compressed gas security, and incompatible substance management.
• Emergency Infrastructure: Best practices for the maintenance of suppression systems, fire-rated corridors, and unobstructed evacuation pathways.
• Regulatory Oversight: A structured framework for state fire code compliance, periodic inspections, and departmental accountability through self-inspection checklists.

By integrating these technical standards with clear logistical planning for campus events and open-flame usage, the program ensures that safety is embedded into every facet of university operations.

In Moscow, students study on an ivy-covered campus within a supportive and welcoming community. Campus life includes clubs, sports, housing, dining, lectures, performances and showcases. The university also offers online classes through Campus 360 and in-person study locations in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, giving students options beyond the Moscow campus.

The University of Idaho is Idaho’s first and only Carnegie R1 research university. Its academic offerings cover more than 200 areas of study, including agriculture, anatomy, fine arts and business administration. Learning is connected to hands-on experience, internships and career pathways, with research activity that includes using artificial intelligence to track wildfire spread and work related to nuclear energy law.

International students are among the applicant groups served through the university’s admissions process, alongside first-year, transfer and graduate students. Financial support includes scholarships, financial aid and low tuition, while housing and dining options are available on campus. Students can build connections with fellow Vandals through campus activities, explore opportunities across Idaho and take part in the university’s statewide footprint.