• FIRE 1851: INITIAL ATTACK INCIDENT COMMANDER

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is designed to meet the training needs of the Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT4), which is a position within the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and recognized by the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG). The ICT4 rank is used in fire and all-risk incidents. Instruction will include fire readiness and mobilization, methods of sizing up a fire, deployment and containment of a fire, as well as administrative requirements and post-fire evaluation. It is presented in a lecture/discussion format and supplemented with group exercises. This course is taught in an intensive two-day format and attendance is mandatory. (NWCG S-200) Prerequisite: Qualified as any single resource boss and instructor's permission. (1 lect.)
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• FIRE 1852: FIELD OBSERVER

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is designed to meet the training requirements for the position of Field Observer on a wildfire and/or as a prescribed fire monitor as outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide and the Position Task Books. Instruction is designed to develop a student146s skills in identifying and interpreting maps, performing map calculations, using observation aids and instruments, performing field observations, and communicating information. This course is taught in an intensive two-day format and attendance is mandatory. This class will include a one-day field trip and may have pre-coursework requirements. (NWCG S-244) Prerequisite:Qualified as any single resource boss or completion of FIRE 1830 and instructor's permission. (1 lect.)
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• FIRE 1855: APPLIED INTRAGENCY INCIDENT BUSINESS MAN

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is designed for students interested in entry-level finance positions within the National Incident Management systems (NIMS) such as commissary managers, personnel time recorders, equipment time recorders, injury compensation specialists, and claims specialist. these positions are used in fire and all-risk incidents. Instruction includes assembling the "Kit" for the first 48 hours of an incident; training as personnel time recorder, commissary manager, equipment time recorder, injury compensation specialists, and claims specialists. The course is taught in an intensive two-day format and attendance is mandatory. (NWCG S-261) Recommend: Completion of FIRE 1850 or prior incident experience in finance. (1 lect)
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• FIRE 1900: FACILITATIVE INSTRUCTOR

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is designed to prepare students in becoming effective facilitative instructors. The goal of this course is to improve training quality by presenting instructional methods with an emphasis on student-oriented adult training techniques. This course is designed to meet the National Wildland Coordination Group instructor requirements. (NWCG M-410) (3 lect.)
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• FIRE 2490: ST:

  2.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  Individaul course descriptions are on file in the Academic Dean's Office and the Office of Admissions & Records.
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• FIRE 2515: FIREFIGHTER II: STRUCTURE

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is designed for career or volunteer firefighters to further develop their firefighting skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements for the second level of progression in firefighting. Topics include the Incident Command System (ICS), assuming the transferring of command, and the Wyoming Fire Incident Reporting system (WFIRS). The primary focus of the course is on identifying foams, gas fires, auto extrication, building construction and roof types, fire hydrants including types and tests, sprinkler systems, and fire protection systems. A person trained at the Firefighter II level will function safely and effectively as an integral member of a team of equally or less experienced firefighters to accomplish a series of tasks. Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 1517, certified as a Structure Firefighter I, and instructor,s permission. (3 lect.)
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• FIRE 2516: FIREFIGHTER II: FIELD EXPERIENCE

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is the culminating course for Firefighter II certification and requires successful completion of all performance evaluation and skills sheets as outlined by the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety or the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Students successfully completing Firefighter II: Structure and belonging to an approved firefighting organization can quality for issuance of a Firefighter II certificate. Students enrolling in this course are required to demonstrate skill proficiency in areas such as assuming and transferring command, utilizing the Incident Command System, basic fire reporting, extinguishing an exterior combustible liquid fire, interior attack in a structure fire, etc. Prerequisite: Certified as a Structure Firefighter I, FIRE 2515 and instructor's permission. (3 lect.)
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• FIRE 2518: TASK FORCE/STRIKE TEAM LEADER

  2.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is designed to meet the training requirements for Task Force Leader and Strike Team Leader as outlined in the wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide and Position Task Books. Examples, exercises, and major topics in the course are specific to wildland fire suppression. Major topics such as pre-incident and mobilization responsibilities; pre-engagement, engagement, and post-engagement; initial attack, incident transition, and type 3 organization; demobilization; military assignments; and all-risk are included in the course. This course is taught in an intensive three-day format and attendance is mandatory. (NWCG S-330) Prerequisite: Qualified as any single resource boss and instructor's permission. (2 lect.)
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• FIRE 2520: IGNITION OPERATIONS

  2.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This is an entry-level course providing training in the functional roles and responsibilities connected with the position of fire boss (FIRB) and firing operation, the act of lighting fires for prescribed fire burns, or for controlling wildland fire burns. The course focuses on planning, ignition procedures and techniques, and equipment applicable to wildland and prescribed fire. This course is not intended to qualify or certify any personnel in the use, storage or transport of any firing device,. Rather, it is to provide the potential firing boss a description of available equipment and the requirements specific to each such device. This course is taught in an intensive 32-hour format and attendance is mandatory. (NWCG S-234) Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 1830. (2 lect.)
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• FIRE 2528: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

  5.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  With the increasing number of hazardous material calls received by fire departments, this course is designed to increase the training level for personnel/students who have completed training in hazardous materials awareness and operations. This course consists of a review of basic OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and DOT regulations. The course emphasizes the additional responsibilities as a technician level responder including effective and controlled scene management. Basic chemistry and hazardous materials strategies applied to an emergency response situation including, but not limited to, establishing all hazard control zones, site organization, medical surveillance, selecting proper public protective equipment and public protective actions, and damage assessment are discussed. Students who pass the Hazardous Materials Technician Level requirements set forth by the State of Wyoming or the Authority Having Jurisdiction, may use this course for certification. Prerequisites: FIRE 1517 and FIRE 2530, or Instructor's permission. (4 lect., 2 lab)
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