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FIRE

18 courses with the subject FIRE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

FIRE 1500Introduction

to Fire Science (3CR) (3L) A broad overview of fire service covering historical and

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 1510Fire Fighting

Strategy and Tactics I (3CR) (3L) An introductory course that covers a range of management principles and practices to help students develop effective decision-making skills at the fire scene.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 1520Fire Fighting

Strategy and Tactics II (3CR) (3L) An advanced course emphasizing skill development for effective decision making in fire and related emergency situations. Includes case studies and simulations. service experience.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
FIRE 1510, or fire
FIRE 1550Causes and

Investigation (3CR) (3L) An in-depth study of the causes and investigation of fires of all types and descriptions from the fire science point of view.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 1670Basic
Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 1700Fundamentals of Fire Prevention3

The history and philosophy of fire prevention and administrative functions. Evaluation of prevention programs and research provide insight into the fire problem in modern societies.

Subject
FIRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 1760Building

Construction (3CR) (3L) A practical approach to assessing hazards in various types of buildings. Construction types and classes are examined with firefighter safety and occupant viability as the foremost considerations.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 1810Introduction

to Wildland Fire Fighting (3CR) (3L) Designed to expose the student to all of the classroom material required to be qualified as a wild-land firefighter Type

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 1818Wildland

Leadership (3CR) (3L) This course is designed to provide intermediate level instruction on wild-land fire fighting tactics, safety, and leadership.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 1830Intermediate
Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 1975Independent

Study (1-3CR) An opportunity for students to develop projects in their particular area of interest within the fire science discipline. Course is self-paced with individualized instruction.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 2515Advanced

Firefighting (3CR) (3L) This course prepares the student with the required skills needed in the fire service. This course assists students in developing an understanding of the physical and practical skills required to become a career firefighter. in fire science program.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
Sophomore level
FIRE 2525Rescue

Practices for the Fire Service (3CR) (3L) Designed to offer the student first-hand experience in the areas of high angle rescue, water rescue, and vehicle rescue/extrication.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 2530Hazardous

Materials (3CR) (3L) This course involves the application of NFPA 472 and

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 2560Apparatus

and Procedures (3CR) (3L) Designed to acquaint the student with the evolution of fire apparatus and to provide an understanding of the uses for different pieces of fire-fighting vehicles.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 2570Managing

Fire Service (3CR) (3L) Designed for the pre-service student as well as the fire officer in management or preparing for a managerial position. The course includes budget forecasting, facility and equipment planning, personnel activities, and fire protection productivity.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 2960Firefighter

Development (3CR) (3L) To prepare the student for fire department entry-level testing through various exercises and community service projects.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
FIRE 2970Fire Service

Field Internship (3CR) (1L, 3LB) To prepare the student for fire department entry-level testing through various exercises and community service projects.

Subject
FIRE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu

Source: Casper College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59