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.
Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
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
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
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
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

Semester Totals

6.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
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
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
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