
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
COURSE DETAILS
Fire Science I
Valees# 15152A001
Credits: 2-1/2
Grades: 11,12
Fee: $45.00
Fire Science II
Valees# 15152A002
Credits: 2-1/2
Grades: 12
Fee: $45.00
Instructor Info
Gary Baum
630.365.5113 Ext. 72328
Fire Science
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Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level fire fighter positions. Students will be engaged in classroom, online and guided practice activities for the essentials of fire, rescue, EMS and hazardous materials scene operations. Operational activities will include: hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, fire behavior, building construction, fire code enforcement, public education activities, use of personal protective equipment, coordinated fire suppression activities, aerial/ground ladder use, search, rescue, and fire service vehicle operator. This is a physically involved program that involves the development of leadership and communication skills through scenario based evolutions to prepare students for employment opportunities with local fire departments.
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Industry and Professional Certifications students are able to earn are Hazardous Material First Responder Certification-State Fire Marshal as well as Firefighter I/Firefighter II Certification-State Fire Marshal.
This program is for you if you:
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Enjoy a physical challenge
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Get satisfaction in helping people in need
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You can remain calm under pressure
Fire Science I
Grades: 11,12 Prerequisite: None 2-1/2 Credits
VALEES #: 15152A001
All first year students (whether junior or senior) follow the complete OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter curriculum which will include the cognitive and psychomotor components to Basic Operations Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Fire Service Vehicle Operator, Technical Rescue Awareness, Basic First Aid, AHA CPR and AED, and NIMS 100 and 700. The only exception is that students will not engage in live interior structural firefighting activities due to age and liability aspects as recommended by OSFM. As students progress through graduated skill evolution, drills are added with increasing complexity to challenge and evaluate firefighter capabilities. Drills combine students from Fire Science I, Fire Science II and the EMT program to simulate real life emergency scene situations. Fire Science is a dual credit program with Waubonsee Community College. There is a processing fee per credit hour for college credit.
Fee: $45.00
Fire Science II
Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Fire Science I and teacher recommendation.
2-1/2 Credits
VALEES #: 15152A002
Second year students follow OSFM Advanced Technician Firefighter Curriculum including the cognitive and psychomotor components relevant to a journeyman firefighter as outlined by NFPA 1001. In addition, students will receive complete training toward OSFM certification in Vehicle Machinery Operations (vehicular extrication), Fire Apparatus Engineer (Pump Operator), and NIMS 200. The only exception is that students will not engage in live interior structural firefighting activities due to age and liability aspects as recommended by OSFM. As students progress through graduated skill evolution, drills are added with increasing complexity to challenge and evaluate firefighter capabilities. Drills combine students from Fire Science I, Fire Science II and the EMT program to simulate real life emergency scene situations. Fire Science is a dual credit program with Waubonsee Community College. There is a processing fee per credit hour for college credit.
Fee: $45.00
IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED:
FVCC FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAM
You could qualify for a position such as:
Volunteer Fire Fighter First Responder
Probationary Fire Fighter
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
You could qualify for a position such as:
Contract Fire Fighter
Industrial Fire Fighter
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
You could qualify for a position such as:
Career Fire Fighter Chief
Fire Service Officer
Senior Fire Service Officer
Fire Investigator
Fire Fighting Instructor
Specialty Certifications