Academics
Fire Science Technology
Admissions to the Program
Students must complete basic skills placement testing before admission into this program. Students with no previous fire service are required to attend the internship session.
The mission of the Fire Science Technology program is to prepare firefighters with the knowledge, skills, and attitude to succeed in a fire and emergency service career.
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| PSY 110 or | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY * or | 3 |
| SOC 110 | AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY * | 3 |
| BIOL 140 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 to 5 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| EMS 114 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) | 8 |
| EMS 120 | EMT PRACTICUM | 1 to 3 |
| FRSTK 110 | INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SCIENCE | 3 |
| FRSTK 111 | FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR I | 3 |
| FRSTK 112 | FIRE PREVENTION PRINCIPLES | 3 |
| FRSTK 113 | FIRE COMPANY APPARATUS AND PROCEDURES | 3 |
| FRSTK 114 | FIRE SERVICE TACTICS AND STRATEGY I | 3 |
| FRSTK 225 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE SERVICE | 3 |
| FRSTK 229 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS | 3 |
| FRSTK 230 | FIRE SERVICE HYDRAULICS AND APPARATUS OPERATIONS | 3 |
| FRSTK 250 | FIRE SERVICE COMPANY LEVEL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| FRSTK 260 | LEGAL ISSUES IN THE FIRE SERVICE | 3 |
| PHYED 140 | PHYSICAL CONDITIONING | 1 |
| PHYED 145 | ADVANCED PHYSICAL CONDITIONING | 1 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
This comprehensive program includes fire prevention, suppression, and loss control for active or prospective fire service professionals (paid or volunteer) in government or industry.
High School Graduate or equivilant required to challenge NREMT certification testing.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENG 110, Math, FRSTK 110, FRSTK 112 |
| Spring Semester 1 | BIOL 140, PHYED 140, FRSTK 111, FRSTK 113, FRSTK 114 |
| Summer Semester | EMS 114 |
| Fall Semester 2 | COMM 110, EMS 120, FRSTK 225; FRSTK 229, FRSTK 230 |
| Spring Semester 2 | Humanities/Fine Arts, PSY 110 OR SOC 110, PHYED 145, FRSTK 250; FRSTK 260 |
Program Contact Information
Health Careers
Peoria Campus
Cedar, Room 105
(309) 690-7530
Illinois Career Cluster
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Career Pathway:
Emergency and Fire Management Services
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Emergency Medical Technician (EMS 114) | Humanities | Introduction to Communication: Presentation and Theory (COMM 110) | Introduction to Fire Science (FRSTK 110) | Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110) | Lab Science | Mathematics High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Firefighters
| Student Information Fire Science Technology Certificate
(30 credit hours) None Firefighters, Municipal firefighters, Forest firefighters
$20-23/hr
Fire Science Technology(60 credit hours) None Firefighters, Municipal firefighters, Forest firefighters$20-23/hr Program transfer There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. General transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information:
Pathway:
Emergency and Fire Management Services
ICC Pathway: Fire Science Technology
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
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guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors.GENERAL BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS