Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate
Total Program Credits: 16
To provide entry-level employment training for students looking to start a career in the fire service, in addition to those needing basic level firefighter training for an existing career in the fire service. Certification through the Illinois Fire Marshal requires applicant being a rostered member of a fire department.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Basic Operation Firefighter Certificate, the graduate will be able to define the roles and responsibility of an Illinois State Fire Marshal:
- basic operation firefighter;
- hazardous material awareness; and
- technical rescue awareness.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| FIR 101 ◊ National Incident Management System (NIMS) | Core Course | 1 |
| FIR 121 # Basic Firefighter Module A | Core Course | 4 |
| FIR 122 # Basic Firefighter Module B | Core Course | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 9 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| FIR 102 ◊ Basic ICS and Application Towards Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents | Core Course | 1 |
| FIR 123 Basic Firefighter Module C | Core Course | 3 |
| FIR 125 # Hazardous Materials Operations | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 7 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each FIR course.
See FIR course descriptions.
Chairperson: William Justiz, Ext. 3653
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |