Fire Science

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Location:

Windsor Public Safety Institute
(970) 339-6694

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.

For Information on credit for prior learning opportunities visit the Prior Learning Assessment Website.

Advisory Committee

Tom Beach, Southeast Weld Fire District

Steve Charles, Berthoud Fire Department

Hugh Kane, Eaton Fire Department

Kris Kazian, Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District

Jim Klug, Platte Valley Fire Protection District

Brian Kuznik, Greeley Fire Department

Phil Tiffany, Fort Lupton Fire Department

Greg Ward, Loveland Fire Department

Student Representative

Further Information at: aims.edu/academics/fire-science

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