Accreditation

Accreditation The Fire Institute is an Associate Member of Transworld Accrediting Commission (TAC) and a Member of the Apostolic Council of Educational Accountability (ACEA). These organizations establish operational standards, academic excellence, and Biblical standards of evangelical doctrine.
The degree programs of the Fire Institute are designed solely for religious purposes. The Fire Institute will be approved by the Federal Government in June 2008 to offer student visas. The Fire Institute anticipates reaching full Accredited Member Status with Transworld Accrediting Commission by May 2008.

Authorization

The Fire Institute has applied for a certificate of exemption by the State of Florida under the jurisdiction of the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) to offer religious educational degrees. The duration of all degree programs are consistent with the standards of the commission. The Fire Institute is being approved as an institution of higher learning in accordance with the Fair Consumer Practices stated in the Florida Statutes (1005.04).

Ministry Credentials

The Fire Institute is the premier educational institution of Christian Ministries International Fellowship (CMIF). Each degree program leads to qualification for credentials.

Transfer of Credits and Credentials

The Fire Institute is a recognized Bible Institute with the Assemblies of God. Consequently, there are two benefits. First, the institute has a matriculation agreement with the Berean School of the Bible at Global University. Credits from our institute transfer one-to-one for courses of similar nature.

Second, graduates may pursue credentials with the Assemblies of God. Most of our graduates pursue credentials with CMIF. If appropriate, students should contact the Peninsular Florida District Council of the Assemblies of God for details.