Fire Science Degree

The fire science program at Laramie County Community College prepares students for careers as firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first line supervisors, or managers of firefighters. The program focuses on the duties of firefighters. Program courses include: firefighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations, and laws and regulations. Get more details below including other Wyoming colleges that offer fire science degrees.

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Laramie County Community College

3200 West C St, Torrington, WY

Laramie Community College, located in Cheyenne Wyoming, offers community college students with a vast choice of 2-year degree options. The school offers health, IT, business, and trade-type curriculums so students can use their skills in their chosen fields soon after they graduate.

Courses are available in such disciplines as accounting, diagnostic medical sonography, energy management, and computer programming. Degree options are also offered in agricultural business technology and agricultural production and operations.

The city of Cheyenne, which plays host to the school, is the capital and most populous city in Wyoming. Known for its parks and pathways, Cheyenne has been recognized as “Trail Town USA” by both the American Hiking Society and the National Park Service.

Tuition is affordable at the schools and falls between $2,000 and a little over $5,000 per year. Just over 10% of the student body lives on the college campus. Varsity sports are featured that include basketball for the men and volleyball for the women. Men’s and women’s sports include soccer, rodeo riding, and equestrian activities. Laramie Community College is located at 1400 E. College Drive in Cheyenne. You can contact the school toll-free at 800-522-2993.

Students Enrolled in the Fire Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Laramie County Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Description

Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.

Municipal Firefighters

Description

Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, municipal firefighters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Fire Inspectors

Description

Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fire inspectors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Description

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).