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Fire Science Wildland, A.A.S. (2 years)


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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
(AAS FS24)

This degree program is designed to prepare students for entry level occupations in the wildland side of the Fire Service.  Job opportunities include fire departments, State, and U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management. 

Some of the classes included in this degree are Introduction to wildland fire behavior, Wildfire chain saws, basic air operations, and internships.  Many of the FSW classes will be offered in conjunction with the Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident Management Academy offered January of each year.

Total Credits: 24


 

Total General Education Credits: 21


 

Total Elective Credits: 15


 

Total Credits for Degree: 60


 

Fire Science Advisory Committee


Ron Adams

Greeley Fire Department

Michael Blackwill

Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District

Steve Charles

Berthoud Fire Department

Jeremiah Drumright

Student Representative

Ryan Fuller

Evan Fire Department

Hugh Kane

Eaton Fire Department

Chris Klass

Johnstown Fire Department

Jim Klug

Frederick-Firestone Fire Department

Ned Sparks

Loveland Fire Department

Taw Tamlin

Fort Lupton Fire

Jerry Ward

VSIF

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