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  • FIRE 1517: FIREFIGHTER I: FIELD EXPERIENCE

    4.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This course is the culminating course for Firefighter I certification and requires successful completion of all performance evaluations and skills sheets as outlined by the Wyoming Department of Fire Protection and Electrical Safety or the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). In order for the student to become certified as a Firefighter I, the student must successfully complete FIRE 1515, FIRE 1516 and FIRE 1517. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. (4 lect.)
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  • FIRE 1550: FIRE INVESTIGATION FOR THE FIRST RESPNDR

    1.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This National Fire Academy (NFA) course is designed to define the role of the initial responder organization. The course emphasizes the importance of the initial responder's ability to recognize the potential of an intentionally set fire, to preserve evidence, and to properly report the information to appropriate officials. This course is one in a series that is currently required to receive consideration for officer certification in the State of Wyoming. This course is normally taught in a weekend format and attendance is required. (ADFR F201). (1 lect.)
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  • FIRE 1620: PUMPS, WATER AND WILDLAND FIRE

    2.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This course is designed to introduce the student to proper selection of equipment in maintaining a flow of water for suppressing a fire as required during a fire incident. Topics covered will include the identification of basic components of a pump and how it operates: pump maintenance performed by a pump operator while supplying water for wildland fire activities; and identification of safety equipment and personal protective equipment required for the safe operation of portable pumps. Prerequisite: FIRE 1810 or instructor's permission. (2 lect.)
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  • FIRE 1800: WILDLAND OPER URBAN INTERFACE

    2.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who make tactical decisions when confronting a wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements within the wildland/urban interface. The course content focus is on strategies used to develop an incident action plan, and public and firefighter safety. Structure triage, structure protection tactics, and public relations are also addressed in the course. The course is beneficial for leaders from municipal planning, law enforcement, and emergency management disciplines. (NWCG S-215) (2 lect.)
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  • FIRE 1810: INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING

    3.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This course is designed to introduce the student to entry level wildland firefighting skills and emphasizes the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire as well as recognition of potentially hazardous situations. This course includes the field-based course experience which focuses on the equipment. The student will demonstrate line construction and methods; water use and handling methods; and proper travel procedures en route to and from a fire. The student will construct simple and progressive hose lays and participate in an "after action review". The student must furnish full personal protective equipment. Simulated fire exercise is included. This course is a combination of two National Wildland Coordinating Group courses: S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior and S-130, Firefighter Training (2 lect.)
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  • FIRE 1815: INTRO WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING SIMULATION

    1.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This field based course focuses on the proper use, handling, and maintenance of hand tools and different fire equipment. The student will demonstrate line construction and methods; water use and handling methods; and proper travel procedures en route to and from a fire. The student will construct simple and progressive hose lays and participate in an "after action review1". The student must furnish full personal protective equipment. A simulated fire exercise is included. Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 1810. (1 lect.)
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  • FIRE 1830: INTERMEDIATE WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR

    3.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This course is designed to prepare the experienced firefighter and prospective supervisor in undertaking safe and effective fire management operations through interpretation and documentation of both current and predicted fire behavior and weather. From examples and using different methods of calculations, including the Fireline Assessment Method (FLAME) the student will calculate rate of spread and flame lengths. This is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. (NWCG S-290) Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 1810 or instructor's permission. (3 lect.)
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  • FIRE 1835: WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR CALCULATIONS

    3.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This course is designed to help students develop skills required for predicting effective fire behavior by applying fire behavior calculations using manual methods, nomograms, and the fire Behavior Handbook Appendix B. The skill of interpreting fire behavior output is developed by studying the determinants of fire behavior and applying input factors of wind, slope, fuels, and fuels moisture. By using fire behavior prediction models, documentation processes, and interpretation briefing components, the student develops skills in communicating and documenting wildland fire behavior and weather information. This course is taught in an intensive five-day format and attendance is mandatory. (NWCG S-390). Prerequisite: Qualified as any single resource boss or completion of FIRE 1830 and instructor's permission. (3 lect.)
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  • FIRE 1840: CREW BOSS

    2.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This course is designed to develop skills and proficiency for responsibilities and duties associated with a single resource boss position. The course content focuses on initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. (National Wildland Coordinating Group S-230) Prerequisites: FIRE 1830 or instructor permission. (2 lect.)
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  • FIRE 1841: CHAIN SAWS IN WILDLAND FIRE

    2.00 Credits
    Central Wyoming College

    This entry-level course is designed to introduce the student to chain saw use in the wildland fire environment. The course will primarily focus on proper safety requirements, maintenance, tasks, and saw techniques as they are related to the use of chain saws on the fireline. Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 1810 or instructor's permission. (2 lect.)
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