Academic Programs

Fire Science Management (CRT.FSM)

The certificate program in Fire Science Management is a two year certificate 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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First Year
First Semester

COREFST-090

Credit Hours: 7.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREFST-082

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREFST-080

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

COREFST-091

Credit Hours: 8.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREFST-083

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREFST-081

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	FST-090	Basic Fire Officer FST-090 Basic Fire 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 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
	Semester Totals		10.0
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 is will provide 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
	Semester Totals		6.0

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
	Semester Totals		8.0
Second Semester
CORE	FST-083	Fire Instructor II FST-083 Fire Instructor II 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 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
	Semester Totals		6.0

Total Program Hours

30.0

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Faculty Contact: Jasmine L. Ballard
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Faculty Phone: 217-234-5370

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Fire Science Management (CRT.FSM)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

FST-090Basic Fire Officer

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

Semester Totals

FST-082Fire Service Instructor I

FST-080Haz Mat Awareness and Ops

Semester Totals

FST-091Advance Company Officer

Semester Totals

FST-083Fire Instructor II

FST-081Fire Strategy and Tactics

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

FST-090
Basic Fire Officer

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

FST-082
Fire Service Instructor I

FST-080
Haz Mat Awareness and Ops

FST-091
Advance Company Officer

FST-083
Fire Instructor II

FST-081
Fire Strategy and Tactics