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Fire ScienceCertificates

The faculty and adjunct faculty in the fire science department at Aims are fire service professionals. They can help you choose the best fire science certificate programs for your career.

For more detailed information about the Aims Fire Academy, including how to apply, visit this page.

Basic Firefighter Certificate

This certificate covers EMT training, Firefighter I and Hazmat Operations. By mastering these three subject areas, you are ready to become a nationally certified firefighter.

Row Groupings Certificate Requirements: Credits
required

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 . Course is not repeatable for credit.mailto:ems@aims.eduems@aims.edu

Course Prerequisites

Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course.

3
required

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 . Course is not repeatable for credit.mailto:ems@aims.eduems@aims.edu

Course Prerequisites

EMS 1021 with a grade of "C" or better.

Course Corequisites
EMS 1023, EMS 1024, and EMS 1070
4
required

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 . Course is not repeatable for credit.mailto:ems@aims.eduems@aims.edu

Course Prerequisites

EMS 1021 with a grade of "C" or better.  Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course.

Course Corequisites
EMS 1022, EMS 1024, and EMS 1070
2
required

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 . Course is not repeatable for credit.mailto:ems@aims.eduems@aims.edu

Course Prerequisites

EMS 1021 with a grade of "C" or better.  Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course.

Course Corequisites
EMS 1022, EMS 1023, and EMS 1070
2
required

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 . Course is not repeatable for credit.mailto:ems@aims.eduems@aims.edu

Course Prerequisites

Students are required to have current CPR certification, applicable immunizations, and a background check to enroll in this course.

Course Corequisites
EMS 1021, EMS 1022, EMS 1023, and EMS 1024
1
required

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.

Course Prerequisites

Professional level CPR certification

9
required

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.

3
required

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.

0 to 12
Students must take (Students must take 1 credit in FST 1070)
Total Credits for Certificate 25

Fire Academy

This certificate covers Firefighter I training and Hazmat Operations Level I without the EMT Training.

Row Groupings Certificate Requirements: Credits
required

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.

Course Prerequisites

Professional level CPR certification

9
required

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.

3
required

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.

0 to 12
Student must take Students must take 1 credit in FST 1070 for this certificate.
Total Credits for Certificate 13

Firefighter II Certificate

Firefighter II is a great way to advance your firefighting knowledge and qualifies you to take the Firefighter II test.

Row Groupings Certificate Requirements: Credits
required

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.

Course Prerequisites

FST 1000, FST 1007, and FST 1070 with grades of "C" or better

3
required

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.

0 to 12
Student must take Students must take 1 credit in FST 1070 for this certificate.
Total Credits for Firefighter II Certificate 4

Driver-Operator Certificate

This certificate teaches driving and operating fire service vehicles. Learn both the safe operation of fire trucks and how to properly deploy water for firefighting service.

Row Groupings Certificate Requirements: Credits
required
3
required

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.

3
Total Credits for Certificate 6

Vehicle Extrication Certificate

Motor vehicle collisions happen in a variety of conditions and create various injuries. Safely removing victims from the scene of an accident often saves lives. The Vehicle Extrication Certificate expands your fire service abilities by teaching this skill.

Row Groupings Certificate Requirements: Credits
required
1
required
2
required

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.

Course Prerequisites

FST 1027 with a grade of "C" or better

3
Total Credits for Certificate 6

Fire Officer I Certificate

Advance your career into fire department management with this officer training certificate. Develop oral communication, training, management and leadership skills as they apply to fire departments.

Row Groupings Certificate Requirements Credits
required

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.

3
required

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.

3
Total Credits for Certificate 6