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 111, MAT 104, POS 101 or POS 201, CHE 100
Second Semester: CFF 102, Recommended Electives, COM 112, PHI 205
Third Semester: CFF 103, FST 110
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.
- 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 program provides knowledge and hands-on experiences in all aspects of firefighter response.
- This program has been articulated with Southern Illinois University Carbondale as a 2 + 2 program if taken in its entirety.
For Program Information contact:
Health Profession Department at 217.786.2498 or 217.786.2449 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (19 credits)
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Contemporary Chemistry |
4 credits |
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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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 |
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Ethics: Morality and Contemporary Value |
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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Technical Rescue Awareness |
.5 credits |
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Hazardous Materials for the First Responder |
3 credits |
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Recommended electives |
6 credits |
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Recommended electives |
6 credits |
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Recommended electives |
3 credits |
Recommended Electives (choose 15 credits)
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Cooperative Education Work Experience |
.5 - 3 credits |
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Emergency Medical Technician - Basic |
8 credits |
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FST 109 |
Fire Service Vehicle Operator |
.5 credits |
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Rescue Specialist - Vertical Level I |
3 credits |
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Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist |
3 credits |
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Rescue Specialist - Confined Space |
3 credits |
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Structural Collapse Operations |
3 credits |
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Fire Instructor I |
3 credits |
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Fire Instructor II |
3 credits |
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Fire Investigator I |
3 credits |
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Fire Investigator II |
3 credits |
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Fire Investigator III |
3 credits |
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Certified Frefighter III Module A |
3 credits |
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Certified Frefighter III Module B |
3 credits |
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Certified Frefighter III Module C |
3 credits |
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EMT Paramedic - Medical |
14 credits |
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EMT Paramedic - Trauma |
14 credits |
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EMT Paramedic - Specialized Care |
6 credits |