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Fire Science Program of Study

Fire Science Credential is also available

Associate of Applied Science Degree

General Education Requirements Credits
Writing Level I (WR1) 3
U.S & Wyoming Constitution (POLS 1000) 3
ART/DIV/HUM/IT/SOC 3
MATH/APPM/LSCI (In program)
ORAL (In program)
PEAC/UNST/WELL 1
WR2 (In program)
Program Requirements
BADM 1005 Business Math I (APPM) OR  
MATH 1000 Problem Solving (MATH) 3
BADM 1020 Business Communications (WR2) 3
CO/M 1030 Interpersonal Communication(ORAL) OR  
CO/M 2130 Human Relations (ORAL) OR  
MGT 2130 Human Relations (ORAL) 3
FIRE 1505 National Incident Management System 3
FIRE 1515 Firefighter I: Structure I 4
FIRE 1516 Firefighter I: Structure II 4
FIRE 1517 Firefighter I: Field Experience 4
FIRE 1550 Arson Detection for the First Responder 1
FIRE 1800 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface 2
FIRE 1810 Introduction to Wildland Firefighting 3
FIRE 1815 Introduction to Wildland Firefighting Simulation 1
FIRE 2530
 Task Force/Strike Team Leader
 3
FIRE 2530 Hazardous Materials: Awareness & Operations 3
HLED 1240 First Aid and CPR 3
Program Electives


Student must choose 17 credits either from the Wildland Firefighter Program Electives and/or Structure Firefighter Program Electives listed below.

Program Electives: Wildland Firefighter
FIRE 1805 Dispatch Recorder 1
FIRE 1830 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior 2
FIRE 1835 Introduction to Wildland Fire Calculations 1
FIRE 1840 Crew Boss 2
FIRE 1845 Engine Boss 1
FIRE 1850 Interagency Business Management 1
FIRE 1851 Initial Attack Instant Commander 1
FIRE 1852 Field Observer 1
FIRE 1855 Applied Interagency Incident Business 1
FIRE 1900 Facilitative Instructor 3
FIRE 2517 Division/Group Supervisor 1
FIRE 2518 Task Force/Strike Team Leader 2
FIRE 2520 Ignition Operations 3
FIRE 2725 Followership to Leadership 1
Program Electives: Structure Firefighter
FIRE 2515 Firefighter II: Structure 3
FIRE 2516 Firefighter II: Field Experience 3
FIRE 2580 Firefighter Line of Duty: Death and Injury 1
FIRE 2710 Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success 1
FIRE 2720 Leadership III: Strategies for Supervisory Success 1
FIRE 2730 Introduction to Fire Inspection Principles and Practices 2
FIRE 2735 Managing in a Changing Environment 1
FIRE 2740 Managing Company Tactical Operations-Preparation 1
FIRE 2745 Managing Company Tactical Operations-Decision Making 1
HSEC 1000 Introduction to Homeland Security 3
HSEC 1001 School Safety 3
HSEC 1003 Homeland Security and First Responder 3
Total

64

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Fire Science Credential

The credential in Fire Science is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level fire service employment or career advancement within paid or volunteer firefighter services. After coursework is completed in this credential, the student will be qualified to obtain the recognized fire certifications required for employment as an entry-level structure or wildland firefighter.

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.

Program Requirements Credits
FIRE 1505 National Incident Management System 3
FIRE 1515 Firefighter I: Structure I 4
FIRE 1516 Firefighter I: Structure II 4
FIRE 1517 Firefighter I: Field Experience 4
FIRE 1550 Arson Detection for the First Responder 1
FIRE 1800 Fire Operations in the Wildland/ Urban Interface 2
FIRE 1810 Introduction to Wildland Firefighting 3
FIRE 1815 Introduction to Wildland Firefighting Simulation 1
FIRE 2530 Hazardous Materials: Awareness & Operations 2
HLED 1240 First Aid and CPR 3
Total

28

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