Fire Science
Bill Hitt, instructor
CWC Department of Rural and Public Safety
307-855-2273
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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science is designed to prepare the student with advanced knowledge and skills necessary for fire service employment or career advancement within paid or volunteer firefighter services. The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation and communication skills, lifelong learning skills, and technical skills used in the firefighter services.
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For the completion of the Fire Science AAS degree , a student will select a combination of course offerings listed under the wildland and/or structure firefighter program electives. These courses are designed to prepare the student for advanced placement in firefighter services. To be successful in the paid or volunteer firefighter services, a person must demonstrate the following professional attributes: dependable, detail-oriented, safety conscious, initiative, and adaptable/flexible. The ability to work in a team environment is critical as well as displaying tolerance for stress and concern for others.
- By offering fire science at Central Wyoming College, traditional fireman in Wyoming have the opportunity to continue or enhance their education.
- The program makes it possible to expand existing fire fighting forces in the region by getting younger people involved.
- CWC has entered into a partnership with the Wyoming Fire Academy, located east of Riverton, to provide a training facility.
- Some of the courses are beneficial to other first responders.