Fire Science and Safety AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
The associate of applied science degree in fire science and safety offers more in depth study of the field and prepares students as a highly specialized and thoroughly schooled fire science and safety technician. Students learn to conduct fire prevention inspections which require knowledge in life-safety methods of construction, fire protection systems and the most current fire, building, and life-safety codes.
Established in 1998
CIP: 43-0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 866.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,025.00 |
| Books | $2,808.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,833.00 |
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.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Fire Science and Safety AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
The associate of applied science degree in fire science and safety offers more in depth study of the field and prepares students as a highly specialized and thoroughly schooled fire science and safety technician. Students learn to conduct fire prevention inspections which require knowledge in life-safety methods of construction, fire protection systems and the most current fire, building, and life-safety codes.
Established in 1998
CIP: 43-0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 866.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,025.00 |
| Books | $2,808.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,833.00 |
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.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes