Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate
Curriculum FIR.BOP.CERT (C444D)
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:
At the 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.
| FIR 101 ◊ National Incident Management System (NIMS) | | 1 credit |
| FIR 121 # Basic Firefighter Module A | | 4 credits |
| FIR 122 # Basic Firefighter Module B | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 8 |
| FIR 102 ◊ Basic ICS and Application Towards Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents | | 1 credit |
| FIR 123 # Basic Firefighter Module C | | 4 credits |
| FIR 124 # Basic Firefighter Awareness | | 2 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 7 |
| FIR 125 # Hazardous Materials Operations | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each FIR course.
See FIR course descriptions.
Coordinator: William Justiz, Ext. 3653