All FSC classes that students can choose. |
FSC 122 |
Fire Apparatus Engineer |
Details |
3 |
Study of basic design, operating characteristics, testing, and maintenance of motorized fire apparatus. Includes purchasing contracts and specification writing. (Designed to meet certification requirement for Fire Apparatus Engineer.) |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 123 |
Pumpers and Tankers |
Details |
1 |
This course is designed to teach the student the basics of water supply, through hydrants, drafting and water shuttles. It is important for fire companies to be able to obtain water from sources other than hydrants at the fireground, and operate a tanker shuttle to provide adequate water supply for firefighting operations. This skill is not limited to rural applications, and may be necessary to supplement hydranted areas where there is inadequate water supply. |
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(none) |
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FSC 132 |
Basic Firefighter - Module A |
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3 |
This course begins to cover the development of the knowledge needed by the firefighter on the fireground with the first of three modules. It will augment and expand upon training received from the fire 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 tools, equipment, and strategies that are essential to the profession. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 134 |
Basic Firefighter - Module B |
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3 |
This course continues to cover the development of the knowledge needed by the firefighter on the fireground with the second of three modules. It will augment and expand upon training received from the fire 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 that are essential to the profession. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 136 |
Basic Firefighter - Module C |
Details |
3 |
This course continues to cover the development of the knowledge needed by the firefighter on the fireground with the third of three modules. It will augment and expand upon training received from the fire 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 tools, equipment, and strategies that are essential to the profession. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 141 |
Skills in SCBA's |
Details |
1 |
This course is designed for the beginning student firefighter to become familiar with the self contained breathing apparatus, which they will be using during firefighting operations. The course will educate the firefighter with the background, anatomy, operations and maintenance requirements of this tool. Being proficient with this tool could be the difference between life and death of the firefighter. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 150 |
Building Construction for the Fire Service |
Details |
3 |
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. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 160 |
Vehicle and Machinery Operations |
Details |
3 |
Development of skills in the use and care of equipment needed to perform rescue, extrication, and hazardous control functions. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be qualified for state certification as ERT. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 162 |
Technical Rescue Awareness |
Details |
1 |
Developed by fire fighters 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. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 165 |
Confined Space Rescue Specialist |
Details |
3 |
Throughout this class the firefighter will learn to perform rescues in confined spaces which consists of vertical and horizontal vessels and tanks in facilities with vertical and horizontal manways and a variety of obstacles commonly found in an industrial environment. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 166 |
Vehicle and Machinery Technician |
Details |
3 |
This course is designed to give fire service personnel the basic knowledge and skills to safely perform vehicle and machinery rescues as defined by NFPA 1670 (2004), Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents. The course teaches the skills set forth by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 167 |
Rope Operations |
Details |
3 |
This rope operations course has been developed by firefighters within the State of Illinois in conjunction with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The members of the steering committee followed the guidelines of the OSFM and NFPA 1670, NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1983. This course is meant to provide the student a means in which to identify and properly react to uncommon, dangerous and difficult rescue situations in the area of rope operations. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 170 |
Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter |
Details |
3 |
This course concentrates on the information and skills required by the fire fighter in conducting duties related to aircraft fires and aircraft rescue. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 173 |
Hazardous Materials Awareness |
Details |
1 |
This course educates emergency responders about the basic safeguard in responding to hazardous materials emergencies. Teaches skills necessary for detection of hazardous materials, consulting references for additional information, and implementation of the proper notification process. Meets the requirements of 29CFR1910120HAZWOPER, and NFPA 472. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 174 |
Hazardous Materials Operations |
Details |
3 |
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. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 175 |
Hazardous Materials Technician |
Details |
3 |
The purpose of this course is to study the chemical characteristics and reactions related to storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials (i.e. flammable liquids, combustible solids, oxidizing and corrosive materials, and radioactive compounds). Emphasis on emergency situations, fire fighting and control, including information on the relevant NFPA standards impacting the program (such as NFPA 471, 471 & 473) and the OSHA regulation governing our response to hazardous materials incidents (29 CFR 1910.120). |
Prerequisites: |
FSC 173, FSC 174 |
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FSC 180 |
Fire Service and the Law |
Details |
3 |
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 organizations; 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. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 184 |
Fire Department Safety Officer |
Details |
3 |
This course reviews the various components of an inclusive safety program for the modern fire department and review procedures which impact personnel safety. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 195 |
Special Topics in Fire Science |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
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. Topic to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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FSC 270 |
Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I |
Details |
3 |
Explores the company officer's role on the fire ground. Areas of study include fire behavior, truck company functions, engine company functions, safety, prefire 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 that program. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 280 |
Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II |
Details |
3 |
This course reviews the fundamentals and advanced techniques in fire suppression tactics and strategy. Topics include relevant standards for fire tactics, scene safety, multi-company operations, scene management, response to mixed occupancies and disaster response. Students should have a firm understanding of basic fire ground operations, fire terminology and fire behavior prior to enrolling in this
course. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 282 |
Essentials for the First Responder |
Details |
3 |
The intent of this course is to introduce you to the basic and advanced concepts inherent to the First Responder Safety, Basics of Hazardous Materials Response, Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Unified Command. This is not a tactics course. Its focus is not on how to manage a particular incident but rather on the usage of a command structure at any incident. Within this course, the student will participate in the "Courage to be Safe" program from the National Fallen Firefighters; Hazardous Materials Awareness from the University of Missouri's Fire and Rescue Institute, following NFPA 472 and OSHA's 29CFR1910.120; as well as the ICS and NIMS via the FEMA Independent Study online IS-100.b, IS-200.b, IS-700.a and IS-800.b courses. The student will have to give registration information to NFFF, MU and FEMA to access these sites. These certifications are becoming required for more of us working at some level in emergency services. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 290 |
Basic Fire Service Instructor |
Details |
3 |
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. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 292 |
Fire Service Management I |
Details |
3 |
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. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 293 |
Fire Service Management II |
Details |
3 |
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. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 294 |
Fire Prevention Principles |
Details |
3 |
This course concentrates on the information and skills required of a fire service officer in conducting duties related to fire prevention. The bulk of the course concentrates on fire inspection techniques and pre-fire planning exercises. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 295 |
Advanced Fire Service Instructor |
Details |
3 |
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 state certification as an Instructor II. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 296 |
Fire Service Management III |
Details |
3 |
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. Topics covered include reports and documentation, policy and procedure promulgation, discipline, personnel evaluation, hiring practices, public relations and information management. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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FSC 297 |
Fire Service Management IV |
Details |
3 |
Focus of this course allows students to consider and apply management principles in the context of the functions of senior staff within a fire department. Topics include personnel management, labor relations, health and safety and information management. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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