Fire Science

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Location:

Windsor Public Safety Institute
970.339.6397

Degrees/Certificates Offered:

Fire Science Technology (A.A.S. Degree)

Basic Firefighter (Certificate)

Driver-Operator Certificate)

Firefighter I Academy (Certificate)

Firefighter II Academy (Certificate)

Fire Officer I (Certificate)

Vehicle Extrication (Certificate)

Fire Science Scholarships and Awards:

Darrel Schneider Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount: $500 minimum

Qualifications:

Contact the Aims Foundation for qualifications and details

Fire Science Technology

Potential Opportunities: The certificate and degree programs are designed to prepare students for entry level occupations in the fire service as well as provide training and skills for individuals already employed in the fire service that are interested in career advancement. Job opportunities may be found in small or large municipal fire departments, fire protection districts, or industrial fire departments. Students wishing to further their education with a four-year degree have the opportunity to do so through selected university programs.

Registration Requirements: Students must meet the assessment requirements before registering for the A.A.S. degree classes and meet applicable prerequisite courses. Contact a department advisor for details.

Advisory Committee

Tom Beach, Southeast Weld Fire District

Michael Blackwill, Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District

Steve Charles, Berthoud Fire Department

Hugh Kane, Eaton Fire Department

Jim Klug, Frederick-Firestone Fire Department

Greg Ward, Loveland Fire Department

Brian Kuznik, Greeley Fire Department

Student Representative

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