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    • Columbia Southern University

    Orange Beach, AL 36561

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    About Columbia Southern University

    Columbia Columbia Southern University offers online associate, bachelor, master or certificate programs degree programs in a variety of fields, including public safety.

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    25326 Canal Rd.
    Orange Beach, AL 36561
    http://www.columbiasouthern.edu
    251-981-3771
    251-981-3815

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    Columbia S offer online degree programs, open enrollment, affordable tuition rates, and a flexible learning style designed to accommodate your life. Choose from associate, bachelor, master or certificate programs in a variety of fields including  business administration, fire science, criminal justice administration, occupational safety and health and more. Columbia Southern University is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

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    Columbia Southern University (CSU) fire administration faculty recently selected Leigh Kish of the Charlotte (North Carolina) Fire Department as its 2023 Outstanding Fire Service Professional of the Year.
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    North Carolina Fire Educator Named National Outstanding Fire Service Professional

    Oct. 20, 2023
    Columbia Southern University honors Leigh Kish of the Charlotte, NC, Fire Department.
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    Enter to Win an NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University

    National Volunteer Fire Council - NVFC
    June 1, 2023
    Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship for up to 60 credit hours.
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    Columbia Southern University named Sean Roed 2023 Outstanding EMS Professional.
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    North Dakota Paramedic Receives National Award During EMS Week

    May 22, 2023
    Columbia Southern University Names Sean Roed 2023 Outstanding EMS Professional.
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    Patrick Williams received the Robert G. Mayes Memorial Scholarship for his outstanding work and community service efforts as a model CSU graduate.
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    Columbia Southern Honors Louisiana Fire Officer

    Nov. 17, 2022
    Patrick Williams received the Robert G. Mayes Memorial Scholarship for his outstanding work and community service efforts as a model CSU graduate.
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    Columbia Southern University has named Michael Miner of the Moses Lake, WA, Fire Department as its 2022 Outstanding Fire Service Professional of the Year.
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    Washington Firefighter/Paramedic Named 2022 Fire Professional of Year

    Oct. 14, 2022
    Columbia Southern University bestowed the honor on Michael Miner of the Moses Lake Fire Department.
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    Columbia Southern University Adds New Fire Master’s Degree With Concentrations

    May 19, 2022
    Online school offers program to help fire service professionals lead.
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    Duane Nieves is the 2022 Outstanding EMS Professional of the Year.
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    Pennsylvania Paramedic Receives National EMS Award

    May 12, 2022
    Columbia Southern University Names Duane Nieves 2022 Outstanding Emergency Medical Services Professional of the Year.
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    Careers & Education

    NVFC Members Awarded Columbia Southern Scholarships

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    Oct. 19, 2021
    National Volunteer Fire Council members Trenton Hearndon and Dan Kuzio have been awarded Columbia Southern University scholarships
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    Columbia Southern Presents National Occupational Safety and Health Recognitions

    July 1, 2021
    University Names Shawna Fraser Nagle 2021 Outstanding Safety Professional.

    Articles & News

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    Careers & Education

    For the Record 7/23

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    July 3, 2023
    Registration is open for the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.
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    For the Record 11/22

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    Nov. 14, 2022
    President Joe Biden spoke at the U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control.
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    Dec. 1, 2020
    David Picone is the recipient of the 2020 Chief Sandy Davis Safety Officer of the Year Award.
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    Dec. 1, 2012
    Online UniversityColumbia Southern University (CSU), a completely online university, was established to meet the demand for alternatives to the traditional university experience...
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    Sept. 1, 2012
    COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY has announced that the winner of the CSU/Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) annual scholarship is Battalion Chief Frank Ricci of the Casa Grande...

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    Quick Chat: Columbia Southern University - A Conversation with Chief Jake Rhoades

    Peter Matthews
    Sept. 14, 2020
    Chief Jake Rhoades talks about the various fire and emergency services degrees available and longterm benefits of attending Columbia Southern University.

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    Apply for NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University’s Online Degree Program

    National Volunteer Fire Council - NVFC
    May 25, 2021
    Two National Volunteer Fire Council members will each receive a scholarship for up to 60 credit hours towards one online degree program.
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    NVFC Members Awarded Columbia Southern Scholarship

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    Nov. 10, 2020
    NVFC members Maggie Zimmerman of Breckenridge, MI, and Randy Cannon Jr. of St. Stephen, SC, have been named recipients of CSU’s 2020 NVFC Scholarship.
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    SC Instructor Named Outstanding Fire Service Professional

    Oct. 30, 2020
    Columbia Southern University has named Clover School District fire instructor Scott Boyd the 2020 Outstanding Fire Service Professional of the Year.
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    Columbia Southern University Announces New Programs for Emergency Responders

    Aug. 18, 2020
    The new degree programs emphasize emergency medical services and homeland security education.
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    Application Period Open for NVFC Scholarship

    National Volunteer Fire Council - NVFC
    June 1, 2020
    Columbia Southern University is proud to support volunteer responders by offering two scholarships to members of the National Volunteer Fire Council in 2020.
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    Online University Professors Put Principles into Practice

    May 6, 2020
    Several of Columbia Southern University's faculty members have been activated nationwide to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak.
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    AR, DC Firefighters Honored for Raising Cancer Awareness

    Oct. 23, 2019
    Columbia Southern University has honored Little Rock firefighter Casey Jones and Washington DC firefighter Shawn Downs for their efforts to raise cancer awareness.
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    Columbia Southern University Recognized for Exemplary Course Design

    Oct. 17, 2019
    Orange Beach University receives national award for third consecutive year.
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    Pioneering Missouri Female Firefighter Earns National Scholarship

    June 6, 2019
    Firefighter Dana Osborne of Nixa, MO, was recently awarded a scholarship to pursue a degree from Columbia Southern University.