For those interested in careers in emergency services, learning the ins and outs of fire investigation and crisis management may be essential. Fire science is an area of study that may focus on the causes and effects of fire as well as the prevention, investigation, and management of it.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.