Fire Science Technology • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 63
Colleague Code: AAS.FISCI
Curriculum Code: FST 200
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: CFF 101, COM 104 or COM 111, MAT 104, POS 101 or POS 201
Second Semester: CFF 102, FST 220, FST Recommended Elective, COM 105 or COM 112
Third Semester: CFF 103
Fourth Semester: CFF 105, FST 103, FST 106, Recommended Electives
Fifth Semester: FST 104, FST 201, Recommended Electives
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.
Required General Education Courses (16 credits)
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Contemporary Chemistry |
4 credits |
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Career Communications I or |
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Career Communications II or |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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General Education Mathematics |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
Required Program Courses (47 credits)
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Certified Firefighter Training II Module A |
4 credits |
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Certified Firefighter Training II Module B |
4 credits |
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Certified Firefighter Training II Module C |
4 credits |
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Vehicle/Machinery Operations |
3 credits |
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Fire Prevention Principles |
4 credits |
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Fire Suppression and Tactics I |
3 credits |
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Fire Apparatus Engineer |
4 credits |
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Hazardous Materials for the First Responder |
3 credits |
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Fire Investigator I |
3 credits |
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FST Recommended electives |
15 credits |
- Career cluster includes firefighter in volunteer and paid fire departments and industrial fire brigades.
- The majority of these courses meet the Illinois State Fire Marshall's requirements for certification in firefighting, hazardous materials and rescue situations.
- 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 an LLCC academic advisor
FST Recommended Electives: CWE 101, EMS 101, FST 110, FST 203, FST 211, FST 212, FST 213, FST 218, FST 219, FST 221, FST 231.