Academic Programs

Fire Science Management (AAS.FSM)

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.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall

First Year
First Semester

COREFST-090

Credit Hours: 7.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREFST-082

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREFST-080

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-095

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-120

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

COREFST-091

Credit Hours: 8.00

GENPSY-279

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBUS-094

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREFST-083

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREFST-081

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-290

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPHI-280

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENHED-290

Credit Hours: 2.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	FST-090	Basic Fire Officer FST-090 Basic Fire Officer 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. Course Outline	7.0
CORE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BIO-100	Bio Science I BIO-100 Bio Science I This course provides an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things along with their applications to society. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		14.0
Second Semester
CORE	FST-082	Fire Service Instructor I FST-082 Fire Service Instructor I 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) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	FST-080	Haz Mat Awareness and Ops FST-080 Haz Mat Awareness and Ops 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. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	--- ---	Elective --- --- Elective	3.0
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I 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. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	BUS-095	Fundamentals of Accounting BUS-095 Fundamentals of Accounting 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. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	FST-091	Advance Company Officer FST-091 Advance Company Officer 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. Course Outline	8.0
GEN	PSY-279	Human Dev/Life Span PSY-279 Human Dev/Life Span A study of the theories, research methods and findings in physical, cognitive and social-emotional development from conception through death. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BUS-094	Business Math BUS-094 Business Math 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. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
CORE	FST-083	Fire Instructor II FST-083 Fire Instructor II 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. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	FST-081	Fire Strategy and Tactics FST-081 Fire Strategy and Tactics Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	PHI-280	Ethics PHI-280 Ethics Introduction to issues and theories of ethics. Includes survey of major value systems and contemporary issues. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	BUS-290	Human Resource Management BUS-290 Human Resource Management 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. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	HED-290	Disease Processes HED-290 Disease Processes 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. Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals		14.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	EMS-050	Emergency Medical Tech-Basic EMS-050 Emergency Medical Tech-Basic 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) Course Outline	7.5
ELE	BUS-221	Financial Accounting BUS-221 Financial Accounting A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	HED-290	Disease Processes HED-290 Disease Processes 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. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline	3.0

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Suggested Electives
ELE	EMS-050	Emergency Medical Tech-Basic EMS-050 Emergency Medical Tech-Basic 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) Course Outline	7.5
ELE	BUS-221	Financial Accounting BUS-221 Financial Accounting A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	HED-290	Disease Processes HED-290 Disease Processes 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. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline	3.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	EMS-050	Emergency Medical Tech-Basic EMS-050 Emergency Medical Tech-Basic 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) Course Outline	7.5
ELE	BUS-221	Financial Accounting BUS-221 Financial Accounting A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	HED-290	Disease Processes HED-290 Disease Processes 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. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline	3.0

Fire Science Management (AAS.FSM)

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