The associate degree in Fire Science Management is a two year degree that will prepare the working fire fighter for advancement in their career. This coursework meets the requirements of and is approved by Illinois State Fire Marshall's office. The fire science courses are needed prior to starting the task book for either Basic Company Fire Officer or Advanced Company Fire Officer. Fire Science Management students must be actively serving on a fire department.
This course prepares the current working firefighter for promotions within the department. It is an NFPA- and OFSM-approved course that prepares the student to complete the task book to obtain their Basic Company Officer Certification.
Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Provides up-to-date information required to meet the modern job performance requirements for Fire Service Instructor I as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association, relating to safety during the learning process and instructor management. (Repeatable 3 Times)
This course provided firefighters and emergency medical service professionals the basic skills to be able to evaluate and work on an incident scene involving hazardous materials.
Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business.
This course will prepare the current working firefighter for promotions within the department. It is an NFPA- and OFSM-approved course that prepares the student to complete the task book to obtain their Advanced Company Officer Certification.
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world - fractions, decimals, percentages, elementary algebra, banking, buying and selling, payroll and interest. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts through the use of mathematics.
This course prepares the current working firefighter for promotions within the department. It is an NFPA- and OFSM-approved course that prepares the student to complete the task book to obtain their Basic Company Officer Certification.
Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
Examines the managerial processes of planning, developing and controlling human resources within the organization. Special emphasis will be placed on the areas of recruiting, selection, training, labor relations, salary and benefit administration. Transfers as elective credit only.
The course details with the epidemiology of the major communicable diseases and the causative factors of the degenerative diseases. Historical aspects of diseases are studied. The system of human immunity is the second unit covered.
This course provides the student with an understanding of his/her roles and responsibilities within the EMS system, including operations, patient assessment, and emergency medical care. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible to take the EMT-Basic licensing examination. (Repeatable 3 Times)
The course details with the epidemiology of the major communicable diseases and the causative factors of the degenerative diseases. Historical aspects of diseases are studied. The system of human immunity is the second unit covered.
This course provides the student with an understanding of his/her roles and responsibilities within the EMS system, including operations, patient assessment, and emergency medical care. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible to take the EMT-Basic licensing examination. (Repeatable 3 Times)
The course details with the epidemiology of the major communicable diseases and the causative factors of the degenerative diseases. Historical aspects of diseases are studied. The system of human immunity is the second unit covered.
This course provides the student with an understanding of his/her roles and responsibilities within the EMS system, including operations, patient assessment, and emergency medical care. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible to take the EMT-Basic licensing examination. (Repeatable 3 Times)
The course details with the epidemiology of the major communicable diseases and the causative factors of the degenerative diseases. Historical aspects of diseases are studied. The system of human immunity is the second unit covered.