FS - Fire Science

FS 107 - Fire Service Communication Skills Units: 3

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of effective communication within the fire service. Emphasis is placed on developing oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills essential for successful fireground operations, emergency response coordination, and day-to-day fire department administration. Topics include radio procedures, report writing, communication within the Incident Command System (ICS), conflict resolution, and public information delivery. Students will gain experience through simulations, scenario-based exercises, and practical applications relevant to the Wildland and structural fire service environment.

Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree

Term Offered: Fall

FS 150 - Physical Fitness and Nutrition for Fire Service Units: 3

This course introduces students to the principles of physical fitness, nutrition, and wellness specific to the fire service, with an emphasis on the physical demands of Wildland Firefighting. Students will assess and improve their physical fitness, understand nutrition fundamentals for sustained energy and recovery, and develop individualized fitness and nutrition aligned with NWCG standards and the U.S. Forest Service work capacity test (WCT) requirements.

Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree

Term Offered: Fall

FS 198 - Special Topics in Fire Science Units: 0.5-6

Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits.

Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree

Term Offered: AS NEEDED

FS 265 - Public Education Units: 3

This course explores the principles, methods, and practices of public education and community risk reduction within the fire service, emphasizing Wildland and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) environments. Students will learn how to design, deliver, and evaluate public education programs that enhance community safety and awareness regarding fire prevention, defensible space, home hardening, evacuation preparedness, and emergency communications. The course integrates national best practices from NFPA, Ready, Set, Go!, Living With Fire, and Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) frameworks.

Term Offered: Spring