Advanced Fire Officer Certificate
Total Program Credits: 14
The advanced fire officer is responsible for the administration and supervision of multiple fire companies for fire suppression, hazardous material response, rescue operations and emergency medical services. The certificate is only available for current firefighters certified as a Fire Officer I or a Company Fire Officer, through the Illinois State Fire Marshal. This certificate will give the student the classes needed for certification as an “Advance Fire Officer”, thru the Illinois State Fire Marshal. A passing grade in all classes is required for students to sit for the certification exam through the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Advanced Fire Officer Certificate, the graduate will be able to define the roles and responsibilities of an Illinois State Fire Marshal:
- instructor II;
- incident safety officer; and
- advanced fire officer.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| FIR 206 # Advanced Fire Officer | Core Course | 8 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 8 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| FIR 196 # Fire Service Instructor II | Core Course | 3 |
| FIR 252 # Incident Safety Officer | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 6 |
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) |