Fire Science Course Description

Course Description

Fire Science will follow the curriculum established by the Illinois Fire Marshal’s Office, the Illinois Department of Health, and the Department of Transportation. Students will learn the fundamentals of firefighting through classroom instruction and guided activities, including fire service history, education and selection processes, the chemistry and physics of fire, building construction, personal protective equipment, operating self-contained breathing apparatus, identifying ropes and tying knots, using portable fire extinguishers, performing forcible entry, carrying and raising ladders, and auto extrication. Students will also learn search and rescue techniques, operate ventilation tools, and practice hose evolutions on a working fire engine, all in a safe environment. Additionally, students will gain knowledge about the Emergency Medical Services System, how to provide emergency prehospital patient care, and how to use related equipment.

Dual credit: JJC FSC101 and EMS 101(7 credit hours)

Certifications may include: State of Illinois IDPH Emergency Medical Responder, American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR, FEMA IS100c (Introduction to the Incident Command System), FEMA IS 700b (Introduction to the National Incident Management System), and Stop the Bleed

Expected cost: $75.00 student fee and $84.00($12/JJC credit hour).  

Guidance Notes: Prerequisite- May require a JJC Placement test ENG 098 and ENG 020, ACT 19 (English), SAT EBRW 480, or ACCUPLACER of 222 Writeplacer 0-3. 50% of the time in the lab. Emphasis on physical fitness, reading comprehension, and basic math

Contacting the Instructors outside of Class Hours

Mark Oglesby email: moglesby@wilcoacc.org 
Phone: 815-838-6941 ext. 1017

Frank DiGiovani email: fdigiovanni@wilcoacc.org 
Phone: 815-838-6941 ext 1018