Fire Science - Danville Area Community College

Fire Science from Danville Area Community College is a Campus Associate Fire Fighting degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. The DACC Fire Science curriculum was designed to give students academic background and initial training for careers in fire fighting. A firefighter may be expected to perform many duties including: fighting fires , maintaining fire equipment and educating the public about fire prevention. Additional skills or duties might include: rendering first aid, helping to preserve a possible crime scene, testifying in court and instructing other firefighters. A genuine sense of duty to one's community is essential for someone to excel in the firefighting career. Program Specific Courses: Techniques of Fire Fighting (Module A) Techniques of Fire Fighting (Module B) Techniques of Fire Fighting (Module C) EMT Basic Tactics and Strategy I Technical Rescue Awareness Fire Prevention Principles/Fire Service Laws and Regulations Fire Science Practicum Hazardous Materials Operations Fire Management I Fire Management II Fire Instructor I Fire Apparatus Engineer Vehicle and Machinery Operations Upon completion of the program, a DACC Associate in Applied Science degree will be granted. If a student meets eligibility requirements and successfully passes the Illinois State Fire Marshal;s final exam. Firefighter II and Fire Officer I certification will granted. Students who wish to pursue this program should be on a volunteer fire department. Positions You are Trained for: Firefighters with various governmental agencies, manager of a small fire department. Where Can You Find a Job: Municipal firefighting agencies, state agencies such as park districts, Federal fire departments View more details on Danville Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Fighting courses.