Fire Science Technology • Associate in Applied Science
Occupational Program
Colleague Code: AAS.FISCI
Curriculum Code: FST 200
Program Information:
- This program prepares students for careers safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion and related hazards by way of proper firefighting and safe management of hazardous materials.
- Career cluster includes firefighter in volunteer and paid fire departments and industrial fire brigades.
- The majority of these courses meet the Illinois State Fire Marshal's requirements for certification in firefighting, hazardous materials and resource situations.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
- This program provides knowledge and hands-on experiences in all aspects of firefighter response.
For Program Information contact:
Health Professions Department at 217-786-2498 or 217-786-2449 or see a Health Professions Student Success Coach.
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester:
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| FST 160 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| FST 111 | Basic Ops Fire Fighter I | 5 |
| | Mathematics Selection | 3-5 |
Second Semester:
Third Semester:
| BIO 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| | OR | |
| | Physical Science Selection | 4 |
| | | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| | Program Support Course | |
| | Program Support Course | |
| | Program Support Course | |
Fourth Semester:
| FST 103 | Fire Prevention Principles | 4 |
| FST 105 | Vehicle/Machinery Operations | 3 |
| | Program Support Course | |
| | Program Support Course | |
| | Program Support Course | |
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your student success coach for course planning.
| BIO 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| | OR | |
| | Physical Science Selection | 4 |
| | | |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| | Mathematics Selection | 3-5 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19-21 |
Required Program Courses
| FST 103 | Fire Prevention Principles | 4 |
| FST 105 | Vehicle/Machinery Operations | 3 |
| FST 111 | Basic Ops Fire Fighter I | 5 |
| FST 112 | Basic Ops Fire Fighter II | 5 |
| FST 160 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| FST 201 | Hazardous Materials Operations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23 |
Required Program Support Courses
Choose eighteen (18) credits from the courses listed below.
| EMS 100 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| EMS 101 | Emergency Medical Technician | 8 |
| EMS 110 | Advanced EMT - Medical/Trauma | 10 |
| EMS 201 | Paramedic - Pathophysiology | 14 |
| FST 100 | Fundamentals of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FST 104 | Fire Tactics and Strategy I | 3 |
| FST 106 | Fire Apparatus Engineer | 3 |
| FST 109 | Fire Service Vehicle Operator | 0.5 |
| FST 110 | Technical Rescue Awareness | 0.5 |
| FST 200 | Advanced Technician Firefighter | 3 |
| FST 204 | Fire Tactics and Strategy II | 3 |
| FST 205 | Pump, Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipes | 3 |
| FST 207 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FST 218 | Fire Service Instructor I | 3 |
| FST 219 | Fire Service Instructor II | 3 |
| FST 236 | Fire Service Leadership I | 3 |
| FST 237 | Fire Service Leadership II | 3 |
| FST 238 | Fire Service Leadership III | 3 |
| FST 239 | Fire Service Leadership IV | 3 |
| CWE 101 | Cooperative Education Work Experience | .5 - 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Fire Service Leadership Track
Students who wish to pursue study in Fire Service Leadership should select 18 credits from the following Program Support Courses.
| FST 104 | Fire Tactics and Strategy I | 3 |
| FST 204 | Fire Tactics and Strategy II | 3 |
| FST 218 | Fire Service Instructor I | 3 |
| FST 219 | Fire Service Instructor II | 3 |
| FST 236 | Fire Service Leadership I | 3 |
| FST 237 | Fire Service Leadership II | 3 |
| FST 238 | Fire Service Leadership III | 3 |
| FST 239 | Fire Service Leadership IV | 3 |
Emergency Medical Services Track
Students who wish to pursue study in Emergency Medical Services should select 18 credits from the following Program Support Courses.
| EMS 101 | Emergency Medical Technician | 8 |
| EMS 110 | Advanced EMT - Medical/Trauma | 10 |
| EMS 111 | Advanced EMT - Special Populations | 6 |
| EMS 201 | Paramedic - Pathophysiology | 14 |
| EMS 202 | Paramedic - Medical/Trauma | 14 |
| EMS 203 | Paramedic - Specialized Care | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 60-62