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- Fire department administration
- Structural firefighting
- Incident command
- Fire department physical
- Mental wellness
About
Scott Heiss is an affiliate faculty in the Department of Human Services – Fire and Emergency Response Administration program at Metropolitan State University of Denver. His areas of expertise include fire department administration, structural firefighting, incident command and fire department physical and mental wellness. He currently teaches Personnel Development for Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
Prior to joining MSU Denver, Heiss served as the Division Chief of Safety and Training for the Denver Fire Department. During his time at the Denver Fire Department, he also worked as a firefighter, lieutenant, captain, and assistant chief/district chief. Heiss also worked within a partnership between the Denver Fire Department and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, where he developed and taught classes on mental health awareness for those in the line of duty.
He currently serves as a member on the board of directors for Building Warriors, a mental health counseling organization for first responders. Heiss received his bachelor’s degree in education from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1985.
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Education
Simulated disaster provides a road map for rescue
Interprofessional exercise between MSU Denver and Denver Health students showcases the lifesaving impact of collaborative coordination.
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Science and Technology
Fires in electric vehicles, though rare, pose serious risks
How firefighters are grappling with the emerging technology and what you can do to minimize the threat.
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Business and Economics
Made in Denver: LavaBox
MSU Denver graduate keeps Coloradans warm (and safe) outdoors with a restriction-proof fire pit.
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Lifestyle
Denver After Dark: best fireworks shows
Here’s where to find the brightest, fieriest events on the Fourth of July.
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