AAS.FISCI Fire Science Technology
64 Total Credits
Associate in Applied Science
This program prepares students for careers in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards by way of proper firefighting and safe management of hazardous materials. This program provides knowledge and hands-on experiences in all aspects of firefighter response.
The majority of these courses meet the Illinois State Fire Marshall's requirements for certification in firefighting, hazardous materials and rescue situations.
Career Cluster: Firefighter in volunteer and paid fire departments and industrial fire brigades.
Required Program Courses: 32 Credit Hours
CFF 101 Certified Firefighter II, Mod A 4
CFF 102 Certified Firefighter II, Mod B 4
CFF 103 Certified Firefighter II, Mod C 4
CFF 105 Vehicle/Machinery Operations 3
FST 103 Fire Prevention Principles 4
FST 104 Fire Tactics and Strategy I 3
FST 106 Fire Apparatus Engineer 4
FST 201 Hazardous Materials–First Responder 3
FST 220 Fire Investigator I 3
Recommended Electives: 15 Credit Hours Required
FST 110 Technical Rescue Awareness .5
FST 203 Rescue Specialist-Vertical I 3
FST 211 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention 1
FST 212 Rescue Specialist-Confined Space 3
FST 213 Structural Collapse Operations 3
FST 218 Fire Service instructor I 3
FST 219 Fire Service Instructor II 3
FST 221 Fire Investigator II 3
FST 231 Fire Investigator III 3
CWE 101 Coop Education Work Experience .5 - 3
EMS 101 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic 8
Required General Education Courses: 17 Credit Hours
CHE 100 Contemporary Chemistry 4
COM 104 Career Communications I or
COM 111 Composition I 3
COM 105 Career Communications II or
COM 112 Composition II 3
MAT 104 General Education Mathematics 4
POS 101 Intro to American Politics or
POS 201 State & Local Government 3