Fire Science

Course Description

Fire Science will follow the curriculum set forth by the State of Illinois Fire Marshall’s Office, the Illinois Department of Health, and the Department of Transportation.  Students will learn through classroom and guided activities the essentials of firefighting which will include:  fire chemistry, building construction, wearing personal protective clothing, identifying ropes, tying knots, using fire extinguishers, performing forcible entry, carrying and raising ladders, operating self-contained breathing apparatus, and auto extrication.  Students will learn how to employ search and rescue techniques with ventilation tools and practice hose evolutions on an operating engine, all in a safe environment. Students will learn about equipment and assessment used to stabilize victims before the arrival of an ambulance. Dual credit available through the College of DuPage and JJC: FIRE1100, and 2283/FIRE 101 and EMS 101 (7 credit hours).  Certifications may include: First Responder, American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR and FEMA IS100c (Introduction to the Incident Command System) and IS 700b (Introduction to the National Incident Management System).

Expected cost of participation is $75.00. Guidance Notes:50% of time in lab.  Emphasis on physical fitness, reading comprehension, and basic math.

Instructors: Lt. Mark Oglesby, Lt. Mark Buettner

Contacting the Instructors outside of Class Hours

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

Mark Buettner email: mbuettner@wilcoacc.org
Phone: 815-838-6941 ext 1018