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Program Overview:
Graduates of the fire degree and certificate programs will have the knowledge, attitudes, skills, habits, and hands-on experience needed to perform a variety of firefighting functions, including fire scene operations, fire prevention, fire instruction, and hazardous materials operations. Graduates can apply their skills fighting fire, performing fire prevention inspections, and operating fire equipment. Graduates will be able to evaluate a fire scene, develop strategies for handling different types of fire incidents, develop pre-fire plans, evaluate a business/industry for fire hazards, and evaluate/manage a hazardous materials incident. Topics of study include: techniques of firefighting, hazardous materials, fire apparatus, fire service instruction, fire prevention, and first responder.

Graduates will have the potential for employment as a firefighter, fire investigator, arson investigator, fire prevention officer, fire service executive support specialist, fire service vehicle operator, fire apparatus engineer, fire instructor, training program manager, fire officer, safety educator, or fire prevention inspector.

Program and/or Course Requirements:
Prior to enrollment in this program, fire department service records must be provided, if applicable. In addition to fees, students are required to have all safety gear that meets current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

Students considering transfer options should take ENG 1111 and SPE 1101

State/FEMA certifications accepted for EMA 1200 and EPF 1600

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This course provides students with knowledge and skills in regard to emergency planning as developed by the Emergency Management Institute and incident management outlined by the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include incident command system history, communications, multi-agency and volunteer coordination, problem solving, and emergency planning design. This allows students to earn NIMS 100 and NIMS 700 certificates. This course is designed in combination with EPF 1208 and EPF 1209 to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Basic Operations Firefighter certification. Students planning to submit a request for Basic Operations Firefighter certification will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements.

This introductory course provides students with knowledge and skills in regards to utilization of search and rescue, fire control, loss control, evidence protection, fire detection, alarm and suppression systems, prevention, public education, wildland and ground cover firefighting, and survival safety best-practices. This course was designed in combination with EPF 1208 and EPF 1209 to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Basic Operations Firefighter certification. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Basic Operations Firefighter Module C exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements.

This course was designed to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Fire Service Vehicle Operator. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Fire Service Vehicle Operator exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. Course topics include law, emergency vehicle-related accidents, personnel selection and effective driver training programs, vehicle dynamics, vehicle inspections and maintenance, and related administrative procedures. Minimum valid Illinois class B non-CDL driver license required for road-operation practical skills portion of course.

This introductory fire fighter course provides students with knowledge and skills in regard to fire service, forcible entry and tools. The course allows students to gain knowledge in department communications and building construction. Students will gain skills in the areas of self-contained breathing apparatus, ladders, ropes and knots. This course is designed in combination with EPF 1209 and EPF 1203 to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Basic Operations Firefighter certification. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Basic Operations Firefighter Module A exam will be required to meet the OSFM requirements.

This course introduces the student to both classroom and hands-on instruction. Topics include search and rescue, installed systems, salvage and overhaul, ventilation, water supply, fire hose, and fire control. This course is designed in combination with EPF 1208 and EPF 1203 to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Basic Operations Firefighter certification. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Basic Operations Firefighter Module B exam will be required to meet the OSFM requirements.

This course was designed to provide hazardous awareness training in regards to notification procedures, local emergency response plans, hazardous material identification classes and their hazards. Additional topics covered include identifying facility and transportation hazardous material markings, MSDS data sheets, use of the North American Emergency Response Guidebook as well as scene safety and the use of personal protective equipment. This course was designed to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Hazardous Materials First Responder-Awareness Certification Exam. Students planning to submit an examination request will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements.

This course prepares the student to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest and foreign-body airway obstruction. The course will enable the student to recognize and respond to heart attack and stroke in adults and breathing difficulties in children utilizing cardiopulmonary resuscitation where appropriate. Training regarding the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and two-rescuer CPR will also be introduced.

This course prepares the general public as well as the Illinois Department of Corrections employees to respond to cardiac, respiratory and medical emergencies. This course contains the 2010 American Heart Association updated standards. This course also contains information and techniques needed for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic first aid information, and special rescue situations.

This course was designed to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Advanced Firefighter Technician. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Advanced Firefighter Technician exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. Course topics include fire department organization, fire behavior, accountability, written communication, building construction, fire hose, water supply, tools and equipment, forcible entry, fire control, evidence protection, fire prevention and public education, detection and alarm systems, survival safety best-practices, and technical rescue. PREREQUISITE: Completion of EPF 1208 Firefighting Fundamentals, EPF 1209 Fire Suppression Fundamentals, EPF 1203 Fire Ground Operations, and completion or concurrent enrollment in EPF 1219 Technical Rescue Awareness.

This course was designed to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Advanced Firefighter Technician. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Vehicle/Machinery Operations exam will be required to meet OSFM eligibility requirements. Course safety, incident command, size-up, equipment, vehicle extrication and patient care, machinery extrication and patient care, as well as practical skills demonstration. PREREQUISITES: Completion of EPF 1208 Firefighting Fundamentals or EPF 1201 Firefighter II-MOD A, EPF 1209 Fire Suppression Fundamentals or EPF 1202 Firefighter II-MOD B, EPF 1203 Fire Ground Operations or EPF 2201 Firefighter II-MOD C, and completion or concurrent enrollment in EPF 1219 Technical Rescue Awareness.

This course instructs firefighters in the use and maintenance of fire apparatus. Topics will include pump operation and troubleshooting, water supply, related pressures and calculations, sprinkler and standpipe systems, as well as the use of foam and specialized equipment. This course was designed to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Fire Apparatus Engineer exam. Students planning to submit an examination request will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. PREREQUISITE: Completion of EPF 1208 Firefighting Fundamentals, EPF 1209 Fire Suppression Fundamentals, and EPF 1203 Fire Ground Operations.

This course was designed to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Basic Operations Firefighter certification. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Technical Rescue Awareness exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. Topics include incident command, methods of extrication, excavation and rescue, including structural collapse, rope rescue, confined space, vehicle and machinery, water, wilderness search and rescue, and trench and excavation, as well as safety best-practices. PREREQUISITES: Completion of EPF 1208 Firefighting Fundamentals, EPF 1209 Fire Suppression Fundamentals, EPF 1203 Fire Ground Operations.

This course was designed as an introduction to safety best-practices and risk management and will include the Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives as considered in the Courage to Be Safe Program. This course was designed to fulfill the Courage to Be Safe course requirement for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Basic Operations Firefighter certification.

This course was designed to provide hazardous awareness training in regards to the evaluation of hazardous materials incidents and the safety and defense decisions relevant to achieving response objectives. Topics discussed will include related legislative requirements and industry standards, specific chemical and physical properties related to hazardous materials contents and containers, relevant physical and health hazards, as well as incident command and safety best-practices. This course was designed to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations Certification Exam. Students planning to submit an examination request will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. PREREQUISITE: EPH 1200 Hazardous Mat Fundamentals or EPF 1203 Fire Ground Operations.

Composition I is an introductory course in composition and rhetoric emphasizing expository prose. Major focus is on organization, paragraph structure, and elimination of mechanical errors. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit.

This course is designed to develop the student's appreciation of the value of communication between individuals and between business and industries. It is to provide a practical application for today's trades, business, and industrial workers, particularly in the comprehension and expression of written English as it applies to business letters, reports, and memoranda.

This course is designed to introduce individuals to responsibilities of fire science-related instruction in preparation for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Fire Officer I. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Instructor I exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. Concepts introduced will include approaches to learning, instructional design and methods, as well as use of technology and assessment tools. PREREQUISITES: EPF 1203, EPF 1204, EPF 1208, and EPF 1209, or Certified Basic Operations Firefighter.

This course was designed in combination with EPF 2203, EPF 2206, EPF 2207 and EPF 2209 to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Fire Officer I. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Fire Prevention Principles exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. Topics covered include building occupancy, building construction, fire protection systems, content combustibility, developing a pre-plan, and performing an inspection. PREREQUISITE: EPF 1204 Firefighting Applications.

This course was designed to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal(OSFM) Level: Fire Prevention Officer. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Fire Prevention Officer exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. Topics covered include legal topics, Life Safety Code, building construction and occupancy, inspection techniques, fire protection systems, and public education. PREREQUISITE: EPF 1204 Firefighting Applications.

This course is an internship designed to provide hands-on experience in the field of firefighting. The program director and the student's supervisor will coordinate goals and practical skills work experience for the student. Students may be required to meet eligibility requirements based on the qualifications of the coordinating fire protection organization. One credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work experience. PREREQUISITE: Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in 12 semester hours of credit in the corresponding discipline and EPF 1204 Firefighting Applications.

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in regards to incident operation management. Students will participate in online training via the Blue Card Command Certification Program, followed by computerized simulation-based training.

This course is designed for students enrolled in technical programs. Topics include: measurement and approximation, algebraic principles and operation, identification and use of formulas. In addition, geometric and trigonometric principles may also be covered if applicable to the program area. Emphasis is placed on the application of mathematical concepts to the solution of problems in vocational and technical fields. PREREQUISITE: Score at beginning algebra level on placement exam or consent of instructor.

This course was designed in combination with EPF 2203, EPF 2204, EPF 2207 and EPF 2209 to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Fire Officer I. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Management I exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. This course specifically addresses the principles of management, including problem solving, budgeting, and roles and responsibilities of a leadership role. Topics also include public relations, verbal communication, and development of goals and objectives. PREREQUISITE: EPF 1204 Firefighting Applications.

This course was designed in combination with EPF 2203, EPF 2204, EPF 2206, and EPF 2209 to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Fire Officer I. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Management II exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. This course specifically addresses the principles of management, including problem solving, budgeting, and roles and responsibilities of a leadership role. Topics also include public relations, written and verbal communication, record keeping and safety best-practices. PREREQUISITE: EPF 1204 Firefighting Applications and EPF 2206 Fire Admin Fundamentals.

This course was designed in combination with EPF 2203, EPF 2204, EPF 2205, EPF 2206, and EPF 2207 to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Level: Fire Officer I. Students planning to submit an examination request for the Tactic & Strategy I exam will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. Topics covered include pre-incident planning and incident management, truck company and engine company operations, hazardous materials incidents, fire chemistry and behavior, building construction, and firefighting strategies. PREREQUISITE: EPF 1204 Firefighting Applications.

This course provides the knowledge and skills required to provide pre-hospital care and function as an entry-level Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) in accordance with the standards established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Illinois Department of Public Health. This course incorporates lecture, lab, and clinical components. Topics include National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) foundation standards, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, life span development, public health, pharmacology, airway management, respiration, artificial ventilation, patient assessment, medicine, shock and resuscitation, trauma, special patient populations, and EMS operations. Completion of this course should prepare the student for both the cognitive and psychomotor requirements of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) First Responder exam and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Students planning to submit an examination request and subsequent licensures will be required to meet eligibility requirements of NREMT, IDPH and relative agencies.

Short informative and persuasive speeches are prepared and presented. This course places emphasis on selection and organization of materials, methods of securing interest and attention, and elements of delivery as well as characteristics of effective criticism and listening.

An introduction to the basic theories and concepts relevant to face-to-face interaction. Emphasis is placed on the role of communication in the creation, maintenance, and termination of social, romantic, familial, and professional relationships.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.