Fire Science and Safety VS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Program Description
This short-term certificate program Fire Science and Safety provides an introduction to fire science covering prevention, protection, and the tactics of combating a fire in progress. Students who successfully complete the program will qualify to take the national EMT test to be licensed as EMT-B.
Established in 2001
CIP: 43-0201 Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
State of ILL IDPH
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,110.00 |
| Books | $1,372.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,482.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices. IDPH License fee is a reimbursable expense only payable to the State of Illinois. Students should check with their case manager.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Fire Science and Safety VS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Program Description
This short-term certificate program Fire Science and Safety provides an introduction to fire science covering prevention, protection, and the tactics of combating a fire in progress. Students who successfully complete the program will qualify to take the national EMT test to be licensed as EMT-B.
Established in 2001
CIP: 43-0201 Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
State of ILL IDPH
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,110.00 |
| Books | $1,372.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,482.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices. IDPH License fee is a reimbursable expense only payable to the State of Illinois. Students should check with their case manager.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes