Academics
Fire Science Technology- Certificate
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 certificate program is for current employees as well as students who are interested in careers in the fire services, inspections, investigation, or fire protection engineering.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 30
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| EMT 110 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC I | 3 |
| FRSTK 110 | INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SCIENCE | 3 |
| FRSTK 111 | BASIC INSTRUCTOR TRAINING FOR THE FIRE SERVICE | 3 |
| FRSTK 112 | FIRE PREVENTION AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF FIRE PROTECTION | 3 |
| FRSTK 114 | FIREFIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY | 3 |
| FRSTK 190 | LEGAL ISSUES IN THE FIRE SERVICE | 3 |
| FRSTK 201 or | INTERNSHIP, FIRE SERVICE or | 3 |
| FRSTK ELECTIVE * | 3 | |
| FRSTK 227 | CHEMISTRY OF FLAMMABLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | 3 |
| FRSTK 230 | FIRE SERVICE HYDRAULICS | 3 |
| FRSTK 250 | FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT I | 3 |
* Select elective from any FRSTK course or EMT 111
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | FRSTK 110; FRSTK 112; FRSTK 114; FRSTK 190; FRSTK 230 |
| Spring Semester 1 | FRSTK 111; FRSTK 201 or FRSTK Elective; FRSTK 227; FRSTK 250; EMT 110 |
| Fall Semester 2 |
Program Contact Information
Health Careers Department
Peoria Campus, Cedar 105
(309) 690-7530
Illinois Career Cluster
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Career Pathway:
Emergency and Fire Management Services
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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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