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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Fire Science Technology program at College of DuPage has a wide variety of classes addressing today's rapidly expanding and constantly progressing fire service industry. Whether you're a professional fire fighter who wants to increase your knowledge, or are interested in exploring the exciting world of fire fighting, the Fire Science Technology program has much to offer.
Fire Science Technology offers an associate of applied science degree. College of DuPage's Fire Science Technology program is widely recognized as being among the top fire service-oriented programs in Illinois. Fire Science Technology prepares the student for the application process with the fire department, and for positions in industrial safety, fire prevention, insurance investigation, fire investigation, hazardous materials and public education.
Students who successfully complete the associate of applied science degree program can continue on to a bachelor of science offered by Southern Illinois University, Benedictine University and Western Illinois University.
Most fire departments currently seek candidates who have been trained as Emergency Medical Technicians and/or Paramedics. These courses are offered through the Fire Science Technology program. For more information, refer to the EMT/Paramedic program guide.
All College of DuPage Fire Science Technology program classes meet or exceed the requirements for certification with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Division of Personnel Standards and Education, and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Darryl Haefner, coordinator
M 104
(630) 942-2107
Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
IC 1028
(630) 942-2495
MAJOR EMPLOYMENT AND CURRICULUM AREAS
• Arson Investigation
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Paramedic
• Industrial Safety
• Fire Investigation
• Fire Fighter
• Fire Prevention
• Hazardous Materials
• Insurance Investigation
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Fire Science Technology, Associate in Applied Science
• EMS (Emergency Medical Services), Associate in Applied Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Fire Science Technology, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[EMS (Emergency Medical Services), A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
Certificates
• Fire Prevention
• Fire Fighter
• Fire Officer
• Paramedic
• Emergency Medical Technician
Information on the certificates listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificates, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISER
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Darryl Haefner, coordinator M 104 942-2107
If you are unable to contact an adviser, messages may be left with the Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, Health and Public Services, IC 1028, (630) 942-2495.
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