Course Descriptions
| FSC 122 | Fire Apparatus Engineer | 3 credit hours |
| Study of basic design, operating characteristics,
testing, and maintenance of motorized fire apparatus. Includes
purchasing contracts and specification writing. 2 lecture hours, 2
lab hours |
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| FSC 150 | Building Construction for the Fire Service | 3 credit hours |
| Analysis
of various methods of building construction, various types of construction
materials and basic principles of construction design. Also covered are the
fire resistant features of materials, life safety methods of construction
and an introduction to the fire codes and laws. |
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| FSC 152 | Introduction to Fire Suppression | 3 credit hours |
| Development of the
knowledge needed by the firefighter on the fire ground. Course expands on
training received from the department at drill sessions. It is also designed
to give the fundamental training necessary to the new firefighter and the
student just entering fire science who has no knowledge of the tools,
equipment, and strategies essential the profession. |
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| FSC 154 | Skills in Fire Protection | 3 credit hours |
| Principles of coordinating
fire ground tactics by utilization of procedures ad equipment. Various fire
situations presented for analysis and stimulation. |
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| FSC 156 | Introduction to Fire Prevention | 3 credit hours |
| Fundamental
principles, theory, techniques and procedures of fire prevention. Includes
strategy and organization of prevention programs, fire hazards and causes.
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| FSC 157 | Firefighter III, Mod. A | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite: FSC 152, FSC
154, FSC 156, or consent of program coordinator A course designed to reinforce as well as build upon the knowledge and skills developed at the firefighter II training level. Emphasis will be placed on satisfying the training requirements for Illinois Firefighter III certification. Topics include general orientation, fire behavior, personal safety, rescue, tools and equipment, emergency medical care, and ladders. |
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| FSC 158 | Firefighter III, Mod. B | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite: FSC 152, FSC
154, FSC 156 or consent of program coordinator A course designed to reinforce as well as build upon the knowledge and skills developed at the firefighter II training level. Emphasis will be placed on satisfying the training requirements for Illinois Firefighter III certification. Topics include water supply, fire streams, fire hose, nozzles and appliances, forcible entry, ventilation, self-contained breathing apparatus, ropes, and overhaul. |
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| FSC 159 | Firefighter III, Mod. C | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite: FSC 152, FSC
154, FSC 156 or consent of program coordinator A course designed to reinforce as well as build upon the knowledge and skills developed at the firefighter II training level. Emphasis will be placed on satisfying the training requirements for Illinois Firefighter III certification. Topics include building construction, hazardous materials, fire cause and origin, fire inspections, communications, sprinkler systems, and portable fire extinguishers. |
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| FSC 160 | Vehicle and Machinery Operations | 3 credit hours |
| Development of
skills in the use and care of equipment needed to perform rescue,
extrication, and hazardous control fabrications. Upon successful completion
of this course, the student will be qualified for state certification as ERT. |
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| FSC 162 | Technical Rescue Awareness | 1 credit hour |
| Developed by firefighters
within the state of Illinois in conjunction with the Office of the State
Fire Marshal following the guidelines of the OSFM and NFPA 1670. This course
provides students a means to identify and properly react to uncommon,
dangerous and difficult rescue situations in the following topics:
structural collapse, rope rescue, confined space, vehicle and machinery,
water, wilderness search and rescue, trench and excavation. Further training
is required for actual rescue operations and practices. |
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| FSC 170 | Aircraft Rescue Firefighter | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite: Firefighter
II This course concentrates on the information and skills required by the
firefighter in conducting duties related to aircraft fires and aircraft
rescue. |
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| FSC 173 | Hazardous Materials Awareness | 1 credit hour |
| This course educates
emergency responders about the basic safeguard in responding to hazardous
materials, consulting references for additional information, and
implementation of the proper notification process. Meets that requirements
of 29CFR1910, 120HAZWOPER, and NFPA 472. |
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| FSC 174 | Hazardous Materials Operation | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite: FSC 173 Study of chemical characteristics and reactions related to storage, transportation, handling hazardous materials (i.e. flammable liquids, combustible solids, oxidizing and corrosive materials, and radioactive compounds). Emphasis on emergency situations and fire fighting and control. |
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| FSC 180 | Fire Service and Law | 3 credit hours |
| An introduction to laws
influencing the fire service. General areas include civil action; criminal
actions; the judicial system; organization; authority and responsibility of
fire service organization; city liability for acts of the fire department
personnel; municipal liability to members of the fire department; fire
prevention bureau; laws and rules governing employment of fire fighters;
duty owed to the public by members of the fire service; and liabilities of
fire fighters. |
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| FSC 182 | Incident Command for Fire Service | 3 credit hours |
| This course
introduces the fire officer to a comprehensive overview of science
management. It will focus on processes and applications to real world
situations. Topics include review of the ICS system and applications; fire
ground situations and application of tactics within he framework of he ICS
system; and review of safety concerns and resource management. Students will
be required to complete a comprehensive final exam and a practical exam in
which they command a fire scenario. Available via Internet only. |
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| FSC 184 | Fire Department Safety Officer | 3 credit hours |
| This course reviews
the various components of an inclusive safety program for the modern fire
department and review procedures which impact personnel safety. Available
via Internet only. |
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| FSC 195 | Special Topics in Fire Science | 0.5-4 credit hours |
| Deals with current
topics in fire science not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at
discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice
within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics.
(Topics listed on student’s permanent academic record.) |
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| FSC 270 | Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite: FSC 152, FSC 154, FSC 156 Explores the company officer’s role on the fire ground. Areas of study include fire behavior, truck company functions, engine company functions, safety, pre-fire planning and hazardous materials response. This program is part of the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Fire Officer I certification program and meets the tactics and strategy requirements of the program. |
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| FSC 290 | Basic Fire Service Instructor | 3 credit hours |
| Teaches the fire
officer how to be more proficient in his or her work and how to use
available resources. Also covers how to develop outlines, prepare classes,
evaluate students and prepare tests. The student will participate in
practice teaching. This course meets the guidelines of the Illinois State
Fire Marshal to qualify personnel to conduct training and education courses
for fire service personnel. |
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| FSC 292 | Fire Service Management I | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite: completion of
the Illinois Certification Fire Fighter II program or equivalent or FSC 152,
154, and 156 Introduces the fire officer to elementary concepts of leadership and basic management styles. Topics include human resource management, organization, structure, and public relations and budget management. Satisfies the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Management I requirement for certification in the Fire Officer I program. |
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| FSC 293 | Fire Service Management II | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite: FSC 292 This course covers the study of management principles, theories and techniques for leadership in a fire department. Topics include oral and written communications, group dynamics and safety practices relating to the fire service. |
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| FSC 294 | Fire Prevention Principles | 3 credit hours |
| This course concentrates
on the information and skills required of a fire service officer in
conduction duties related to fire prevention. The bulk of the course
concentrates on fire inspection techniques and pre-fire planning exercises.
Course is approved by the Illinois State Fire Marshal for state
certification of Fire Prevention and Principles. Completion also contributes
to Fire Officer I certification. Available via Internet only. |
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| FSC 295 | Advanced Fire Service Instructor | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite:FSC 290 Introduces the fire officer to concepts and skills required in the process of course development and presentation. Emphasis is placed on identifying the curriculum, developing learning objectives and creating teaching outlines. Course is part of the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Fire Officer II certification program and meets requirements for Illinois certification as an Instructor II. |
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| FSC 296 | Fire Service Management III | 3 credit hours |
| Prerequisite: FSC 293 Course is designed to introduce students to some of the essential skills necessary to function effectively as a senior staff officer in the modern fire service. Course is based on the objectives mandated by the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office, subject to its Fire Officer II designation. Completion of this program will meet the Management III course requirements for that certification. Topics covered include reports and documentation, policy and procedure promulgation, discipline, personnel evaluation, hiring practices, public relations and information management. For Illinois students, course satisfies the Management III requirement as set forth by the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office in its Fire Officer II certification program. |
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