Fire Science
Fire Science Technology Specialist, Certificate Program

 

Upon completion of the program, a DACC Certificate in Fire Science Technology Specialist will be granted.  If a student meets eligibility requirements and successfully passes the Illinois State Fire Marshal's exam, Fire Fighter II and Fire Officer I certification will be granted.  ♥BEIO 300-EMT Basic-prerequisite for admission into program.

REQUIRED COURSES

HOURS


First Semester

+FIRE 100 Techniques of Fire Fighting (Module A) 3
+FIRE 102 Techniques of Fire Fighting (Module C) 3
+FIRE 110 Fire Prevention Principles I / Fire Service
Laws and Regulations
3
+FIRE 140 Fire Management I 3
+FIRE 170 Fire Instructor I 3
+FIRE 180 Technical Rescue Awareness 1
+FIRE 160 Hazardous Materials Awareness 1
TOTAL:

17


Second Semester

+FIRE 101 Techniques of Fire Fighting (Module B)

3

+FIRE 120 Tactics and Strategies I

3

+FIRE 142 Fire Management II 3
+FIRE 161 Hazardous Materials Operations 3
ENGL 101 Rhetoric and Composition I (or)
*ENGL 121 Communication Skills
3
MATT 104 Business Mathematics (or)
MATT 133 Technical Math (or)
*MATH 115 Survey of Statistics
3-4
TOTAL: 18-19
 
*General Education.
+Eligibility for Illinois State Fire Marshal Certification:  Student must be 18 years old before day of final exam and an active member of a fire department, whether paid or volunteer status.
•Internet Classes Offered
Credit will be granted to students holding Illinois State Fire Marshal certificates issued from the latest version of the test.
 


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