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Area of Study

Fire Science

Our fire science degree and certificates are designed to meet the needs of persons seeking entry into fire career fields. Some certificates can be completed in one year.

Firefighter Basic Level

TOTAL CREDITS
13
CIP:
430203
BANNER:
FIFB
Certificate

Program Requirements

Total Credits 13
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
FST100FST1000
Firefighter I 9

Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, level I, standard using IFSTA Essentials. (4-6)

FST107FST1007
HazMat Operations (Level I) 3

Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level. (3-0)

PED101PED1001
Conditioning Lab 1

Offers an independent self-paced format of conditioning exercises to meet individual needs. Emphasizes the value of lifetime fitness and its contribution to achieving personal health and wellness. Students utilize cardiorespiratory, muscular strength, and endurance exercises to promote positive changes in health-related fitness components. (0-2)

Degree & Certificate Options

Fire Science Technologies

Associate of Applied Science
60.5 Credits

Firefighter Basic Level

Certificate
13 Credits

Firefighter Advanced Level

Certificate
16.5 Credits

Firefighter Instructor

Certificate
7 Credits

Faculty

Ben Murray
Fire Science Program Coordinator
970-521-6639
Knowles Hall- 327
Sterling
Ben Murray

Staff

Mack Land
Paramedic Clinical Coordinator
970-521-6855
KH 327
Sterling
Stacey Nelson
Administrative Assistant III
970-521-6773
Bank of Colorado Event Center
Sterling
Stacey Nelson
Brady Ring
Director- EMS/Fire Science Education Programs
970-521-6708
Knowles Hall- 330
Sterling
Brady Ring