Fire ScienceCertificates

Introduces the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student to prehospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.

Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and transportation to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This course focuses on the integration of the physical exam, medical history, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.

Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.

Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills required to modify the assessment, treatment, and transportation of special patient populations and patients in special circumstances. This course also provides an overview of incident command, mass casualty incidents, vehicle extrication, air medical support, hazardous materials, and terrorism. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.

Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required for initial certification and some renewal processes. Students are required to have current CPR certification, applicable immunizations, and a background check to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.

Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, level I, standard. Differential tuition rates apply. Students are required to have professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Offers the clinical practicum to apply the related fire science technology. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.

Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, level I, standard. Differential tuition rates apply. Students are required to have professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Offers the clinical practicum to apply the related fire science technology. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.

Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the second level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, level II, standard. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Offers the clinical practicum to apply the related fire science technology. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.

Provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely operate fire apparatus according to the NFPA professional standard. Enables the student to display and demonstrate knowledge of fire apparatus, operation of apparatus, pumps and pumping, hydraulics calculations, maintenance and testing. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.

Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Provides the student with entry level knowledge and skills to safely operate at the scene of a vehicle/machinery extrication. Training in this course represents the minimum level of training needed to respond to a vehicle extrication incident. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.

Expands and refines the objectives of FST 126. Students shall be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate safely and effectively at incidents involving persons injured or entrapped in a vehicle or machinery. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.

Expands and refines the objectives learned in FST 127. Training in this course represents the highest level of operation at the rescue scene involving vehicle extrication. Students shall be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate and effectively supervise at incidents involving persons injured or entrapped in a vehicle or machinery. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Identifies the roles and responsibilities of the fire service instructor. Includes oral communication skills, concepts of learning, planning and development of lesson plans and instructional materials and delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records and reports, and demonstration of instructional abilities. Fire Instructor I State Certification is possible. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Addresses the requisite knowledge and skills required to perform at level 1 as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Areas of focus include: fire department organization, company officer traits, roles and responsibilities, communications practices, administrative functions, safety, health and wellness, training, fire prevention, human resources management, and incident management and operations. The course prepares the learner for the Colorado Fire Officer I State Exams and JPR evaluations. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please contact the fire program coordinator for more information at fire.science@aims.edu. Course is not repeatable for credit.