Fire Science Technology (AAS)

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Students must demonstrate college-level proficiency levels in composition, reading, and mathematics as prerequisites for courses within this degree. Skills in these areas may affect the sequence in which students can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete this program. For more details, please see the Academic Placement Methods and Placement Test Options section.

Graduates of the program will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Technology. Fire Science Technology is offered at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville via hybrid courses (these include both face-to-face and online components); some travel to Edwards and/or Dotsero will be required for lab work. Please see your advisor for a recommended sequence of courses.

In conjunction with regional fire departments, CMC also offers professional development certificates in Fire Academy I and Driver Operator . Consult with the Fire Science Program Coordinator, Zak Miller (928) 951-0669, zsmiller@coloradomtn.edu, for information about when and at which location these certificates will be offered.

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General Education Requirements

(15 Credits)

Written Communication (GT-CO1-3)

Complete any one (1) Written Communication GT-CO1, GT-CO2, GT-CO3 course 3.0 Credits
e.g. ◆ ENG 1021 - English Composition I (GT-CO1)

Mathematics (GT-MA1)

Complete any one (1) Mathematics GT-MA1 course minimum 3.0 Credits
e.g. ◆ MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1)

Program Requirements

(21 Credits)

FST 1000 - Firefighter I 9.0 Credits
FST 1002 - Principles/Emergency Services Suppression 3.0 Credits
FST 1005 - Building Construction for Fire Protection 3.0 Credits
FST 1007 - Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I) 3.0 Credits
FST 2003 - Fire Hydraulics & Water Supply 3.0 Credits

Emergency Medical Services Requirements

(12 Credits)

EMS 1045 - Basic EMT - Lecture 7.0 Credits
AND
EMS 1046 - Basic EMT - Lab 4.0 Credits
AND
EMS 1070 - EMT Clinical 1.0 Credits
OR
EMS 1079 - Professional Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician 12.0 Credits

Electives

(12 credits)

Complete 12 credits from any FST or FSW courses, e.g.:
FST 1001 - Firefighter II 3.0 Credits
FST 1010 - Job Placement and Assessment 3.0 Credits
FST 1051 - Driver-Operator 3.0 Credits
FST 2002 - Strategy & Tactics 3.0 Credits
FST 2017 - Driver Operator- Aerial Apparatus 3.0 Credits
FST 2080 - Internship 1.0 - 12.0 Credits
FSW 1000 - S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior 1.0 Credits
FSW 1001 - S-130 Firefighting Training 2.0 Credits
FSW 1053 - S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior 2.0 Credits

Minimum Hours Required

Minimum Credit Hours Required (60)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (1080)

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Boost the professional value of your technical degree and expertise with our Leadership & Management (BAS) degree.

Our BAS degree is designed to enhance the value of your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree by developing the professional leadership skills needed to progress to a management level position in your chosen technical area.

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Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer

✽ Generally Transferable

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via technology-enabled learning (videoconferencing, hybrid, or online).

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