The associate degree in Fire Science Management is a 2-year degree that prepares the working firefighter for career advancement. 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 and has oversight by a current fire chief. For more information about qualifying for the Fire Science program, contact the Director of Emergency Services Programs at healthmajors@lakelandcollege.edu."
Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
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 will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
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.
Students will study abnormal, diseased physiological processes, examine altered cell functions, injury and death. Students will gain knowledge in body systems and inability of diseased systems to maintain homeostasis. Other topics include inflammation, immunity, neoplasia and adaptations to stress and aging.
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 completing this course, EMS-048 and EMS-049 are eligible to take the NREMT EMT-Basic Licensing Examination.(Repeatable 3 Times)
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 completing this course, EMS-047 and EMS-049 are eligible to take the NREMT EMT-Basic Licensing Examination. (Repeatable 3 Times)
This course provides instruction in EMS in hospital settings. Students who successfully complete this course, EMS-047 and EMS-048 are eligible to take the NREMT EMT-Basic Licensing Examination. (Repeatable 3 Times)
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 completing this course, EMS-048 and EMS-049 are eligible to take the NREMT EMT-Basic Licensing Examination.(Repeatable 3 Times)
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 completing this course, EMS-047 and EMS-049 are eligible to take the NREMT EMT-Basic Licensing Examination. (Repeatable 3 Times)
This course provides instruction in EMS in hospital settings. Students who successfully complete this course, EMS-047 and EMS-048 are eligible to take the NREMT EMT-Basic Licensing Examination. (Repeatable 3 Times)
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 completing this course, EMS-048 and EMS-049 are eligible to take the NREMT EMT-Basic Licensing Examination.(Repeatable 3 Times)
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 completing this course, EMS-047 and EMS-049 are eligible to take the NREMT EMT-Basic Licensing Examination. (Repeatable 3 Times)
This course provides instruction in EMS in hospital settings. Students who successfully complete this course, EMS-047 and EMS-048 are eligible to take the NREMT EMT-Basic Licensing Examination. (Repeatable 3 Times)