Fire Science

The most important entry requirement is college level reading.  Other course requirements may include background check, proof of immunizations and drug screen.

THC (marijuana) is part of the required 10-panel drug screen prior to admittance into any Health Professions or Public Safety program. The passage of Amendment 64 in the State of Colorado, does not overrule Federal law, which states this is still an illegal substance. Students testing positive for THC (marijuana) will not be allowed entrance or re-entrance into a Health or Public Safety programs.

• Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Static Strength — Job requires ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Support 125 pounds, push or pull 50 pounds, move and carry objects weighing up to 165 pounds.
• Active Listening — Job requires giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Job requires using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring — Job requires monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation and Control — Job requires controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring — Job requires watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of firefighters is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Although improved building materials and building codes have resulted in a long-term decrease in fires and fire fatalities, firefighters will still be needed to respond to fires. Fires can spread rapidly, so controlling them quickly is very important. Wildland firefighters will still be needed to combat active fires and manage the environment to reduce the impact of fires. Firefighters will also continue to respond to medical emergencies.

Firefighter, Apparatus Operator, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, Fire Engineer, Fire Equipment Operator, Fire Safety Officer, Volunteer Firefighter.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median annual wage for Firefighters at $49,620  for May 2018

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

Program Name Fire Fighter I

This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

This program will cost $4,094 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $625 of debt.

1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Colorado
4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: N/A

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