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FIRE SCIENCE 1100 Introduction to Fire Science 3 credit hours Introduction to the field of fire protection. History, chemistry, fire problems, fire protection, equipment, organization and fire service careers are discussed. (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1101 Fire Fighter II-A 4 credit hours For recruit fire fighters to learn the fundamentals of orientation, fire behavior, hose, ladders, safety, extinguishers, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Prerequisites: Must be member of a fire department full time, part time, volunteer, paid on call, or a fire brigade. Concurrent enrollment in Fire Science 1102 and 1103 is required or consent of instructor and program admission approval required. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1102 Fire Fighter II-B 4 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 1101 including fundamentals of tools, fire streams, forcible entry, overhaul, rescue, ropes and ventilation. Prerequisite: Fire Science 1101 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1103 Fire Fighter II-C 4 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 1102 including fundamentals of water supply, emergency medical care, alarms, communications, cause and origin, inspections, hazardous materials, salvage and sprinkler systems. Prerequisite: Fire Science 1102 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1104 Fire Fighter III 8 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 1101, 1102, and 1103 sequence. For the experienced fire fighter already proficient in the use of equipment, tools and knowledge of organizational functions. Prerequisite: Fire Science 1101, 1102, and 1103, or Fire Fighter II certification or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours, 8 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1111 Fire Prevention I 3 credit hours Study of the causes of fires and the major categories of fire hazards. Analysis of heat source, fuel supply and oxygen supply hazards. Emphasis is placed on recognition and control of all fire hazards. Prerequisite: Fire Science 1100 or equivalent or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1113 Fire Prevention Officer Module A 3 credit hours Designed for personnel whose duties are inspecting structures, conducting basic fire investigations and performing fire prevention education activities. (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1114 Fire Prevention Officer Module B 3 credit hours Continuation of FIRE 1113, including knowledge of fire codes used in fire prevention and education. Prerequisites: Fire Science 1113 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1115 Fire Prevention Officer Module C 3 credit hours Continuation of FIRE 1114 including development of student skills in public education and fire investigation. Prerequisites: Fire Science 1114 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1120 Codes and Laws 3 credit hours Study supplemented by plan reviews of codes and standards that relate to fire prevention and life safety in structures and includes the relationship between building officials and fire prevention personnel. (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 1840 Independent Study – Individualized 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2201 Extinguishing and Alarm Systems 3 credit hours Fixed automatic fire extinguishing, alarm and detection systems. Topics discussed include automatic sprinkler systems, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, and halogenated hydrocarbon agent extinguishing systems. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2210 Fire Apparatus 3 credit hours Study of the design, function and operating characteristics of motorized fire apparatus, including evaluation of custom and commercial chassis, power plant and fire pumps, and cost/benefit approach to apparatus purchasing. (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2211 Fire Apparatus Engineer 3 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2210. Application and skills necessary to qualify for Fire Apparatus Engineer/Driver/Operator positions. Meets or exceeds the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1002, Fire Apparatus Drive/ Operator Professional Qualifications. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2210 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2215 Building Construction 3 credit hours Exploration of building construction and design with emphasis on fire safety protection. Analysis of various methods of design, construction and materials. (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2221 Tactics I 3 credit hours Principles of coordinating fire ground tactics by utilization of manpower and equipment. Various fire situations presented for analysis and evaluation. Prerequisite: Fire Science 1100 or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2222 Tactics II 3 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2221. Fire suppression and rescue tactics employed in multi-company operations, including coordination of mutual aid operations, handling fires in high rise and abandoned structures, churches, transportation problems and natural disasters. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2221 or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2230 Hazardous Materials 3 credit hours Properties of hazardous materials based on practical everyday experiences. Includes flammable liquids, solids, oxidizers and corrosive materials. Emphasis on identifying, labeling, handling, fire fighting, personal hygiene, spill control and sampling equipment. Prerequisite: Fire Science 1100 or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2231 Hazardous Materials Operations 3 credit hours Basic skills needed to evaluate and work defensively at an incident involving the release of a hazardous material for the purpose of protecting persons, property and the environment from the effects of the release. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2230 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2232 Hazardous Materials Technician A 3 credit hours Laws regulating training requirements for the Hazardous Materials Technician A as set forth by Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Identifies a hazardous material incident, determines the magnitude of the problem, identifies and interprets hazard response information through the use of monitoring equipment. Prerequisites: Fire Science 1104 and 2231 or state equivalents or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2233 Hazardous Materials Technician B 3 credit hours Continuation of Hazardous Materials Technician A involves the analysis and application of rescue procedures, tactics and strategies. Both Hazardous Materials A and B are required to satisfy National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and requirements of 29 Code of Federal Requirements (CFR) 1910.120. Prerequisites: Fire Science 1104 and 2232 or state equivalents or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2240 Industrial Safety 3 credit hours Precautions and safeguards essential for protection of lives and property in various types of occupational establishments. (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2251 Fire Management I 3 credit hours Planning, budgeting, organizing and evaluating principles relevant to providing public fire protection services. Prerequisites: Fire Science 1100 and 1103, or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2252 Fire Management II 3 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2251 emphasis is placed on application of principles rather than extension of previously learned theories. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2251 or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2253 Fire Management III 3 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2252 analyzing and organizing personnel assignments, developing personnel policies, preparing capital budgets and fiscal financing, developing public relations programs, and developing management systems for the fire service. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2252 or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2254 Fire Management IV 3 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2253 advanced personnel management, organizing health and safety programs, and labor relations. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2253 or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2255 Fire Service Instructor I 3 credit hours Fundamentals as applied to in-service training for fire department personnel. The course meets or exceeds the requirements of the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshals Division of Career Development and Public Education. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2256 Fire Service Instructor II 3 credit hours Curriculum planning, facilities layout and advanced teaching principles. The course meets or exceeds the requirements of the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshals Division of Career Development and Public Education. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2255 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2260 Fire Investigation 3 credit hours Techniques and procedures for the investigation of fires including the origin and causes of fires, fire behavior, chemistry of fire, structural fire patterns, detection of arson, role of the investigator, and role of the crime laboratory.: Prerequisite: Fire Science 1100 or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2261 Fire/Arson Investigation I 3 credit hours Designed for fire investigators to gain knowledge in scene examination, evidence investigation, fire protection technology and sketching. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2260 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2262 Fire/Arson Investigation II 3 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2261 includes motives, communications, case presentations and explosives. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2261 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2263 Fire/Arson Investigation III 3 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2262 includes crime scene photography, evidence collection, accelerant detection canines, arson for profit, and search and seizure. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2262 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2271 Emergency Medical Technician – Basic 8 credit hours Care and handling of the critically ill and injured with an emphasis on the development of student skills in assessment of illness and application of proper emergency care procedures. Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass the Writing Essay Placement Test with a “4,” and the Pre-course Reading Test with a “1” and program admission approval required. (4 lecture hours, 8 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2272 Paramedic Transition 3 credit hours Transition course for Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) seeking Paramedic certification. Prerequisite: Current certification as an EMT-B or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2273 Vehicle and Machinery Operations 3 credit hours Introductory step in the acquisition of all knowledge and skills required in the various specialties of extrication. Prerequisite: Fire Science 1103 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2274 Paramedic I 8 credit hours Introduction to advanced emergency medical services including the role of the paramedic and the ethical and legal aspects that influence field practice skills basic to the care of all patients Prerequisites: Fire Science 2271, consent of instructor, acceptance by a hospital and program admission approval required. (4 lecture hours, 8 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2275 Paramedic II 8 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2274 integration of previously learned principles and skills and the introduction of new theory, preparation of the learner for expanded medical responsibilities. Further emphasis on the pharmacological agents and adjunctive equipment utilized in pre-hospital care. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2274 or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours, 8 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2276 Paramedic III 8 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2275 practice of paramedicine in the care of patients with cardiovascular disorders. In-depth study in anatomy and pathophysiology relevant to cardiovascular disorders, arrhythmia identification and subsequent treatment. Experiences in telemetry monitoring, emergency department, and intensive care unit rotations. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2275 or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours, 8 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2277 Paramedic IV 8 credit hours Continuation of Fire Science 2276 skills and fundamentals for the care of the patient in medical or traumatic emergencies. Emphasis is placed on development of assessment practices and the integration of appropriate treatment modalities in a pre-hospital setting. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2276 or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours, 8 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2282 EMT Instructor Training 3 credit hours Designed to give the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) an overview of the educational process for the adult learner. Prerequisites: Fire Science 2271, consent of instructor, and approval of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2283 First Responder 3 credit hours Preliminary level of pre-hospital emergency care that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), monitoring vital signs and control of bleeding. (3 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2285 Trauma Patient Assessment 2 credit hours Primary and secondary assessments of the traumatized patient with discussion of current treatment. Prerequisite: Fire Science 2271 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours)

FIRE SCIENCE 2286 Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals 3 credit hours Develop the skills and knowledge of the prehospital professional in the care of ill and injured children. Prerequisites: Fire Science 2271 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

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