Fire Science school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

The Fire Science and Technology Program includes the study of principles, practices, and equipment used in fire prevention, protection, and suppression. This degree may lead to employment with municipal, industrial, or government fire departments as a fire fighter, arson investigator, safety and fire prevention specialist, or fire science training instructor, or can help promote advancement in rank for persons employed as fire fighters.

1. Degree Policies and Procedures are in the Catalog online.
2. The Public Service program is designed for working professionals and other students whose objectives are to obtain an A.A.S. degree or certificate in pursuit of upgrading employment in the area of the Fire Fighter Service or Emergency Medical Provider Services. Students intending to transfer to a Baccalaureate program should consult the Public Service programs department chair for advising.
3. The Emergency Medical Services (E...

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Every year, fire kills more people than any other natural disaster in United States. According to OSHA statistics, in the year 1995, 200 people were killed at workplace from fires and explosions, more than 5,000 were injured, and businesses faced the loss of around 2.3 billion dollars. Fires create havoc among workers and demolish thousands of businesses every year. Fires lead to injuries, deaths and time away from work due to recovery, all of which severely affect their livelihoods. In this cou...

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This NWCG course includes instruction and practical application components of S130 and S190. Fire department affiliation required for Red Card Certification. In-house classes and on-site classes are available.