Fire Science Technology AAS 25FB
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 1
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/17/2023
Program Description
The Fire Science Technology Associate in Applied Science degree is designed to serve the needs of students in the fire services and to prepare others to enter the fire services.
Many of the Fire Science courses are recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) and students that are members of an Illinois fire department may be allowed to challenge the OSFM exam upon completion of the course. Students not members of an Illinois fire department may be allowed to challenge the OSFM end-of-course examination upon becoming a member of a recognized fire department in Illinois.
Established in 1999
CIP: 43-0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 11 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 2 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | Y |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | Y |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
College of Lake County
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 1125.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,039.00 |
| Books | $2,597.00 |
| Fees | $1,604.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,240.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Admissions Application prior to enrolling at the College of Lake County. Contact the counseling office at 847.543.2060 to make an appointment to complete needed paperwork. All prospective students must show proof of High School/GED completion.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Test Scores
- Reading - Test Scores
- Writing - College Reading and Writing Readiness
- Prerequisites - Varies
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Fire Science Technology AAS 25FB
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 1
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/17/2023
Program Description
The Fire Science Technology Associate in Applied Science degree is designed to serve the needs of students in the fire services and to prepare others to enter the fire services.
Many of the Fire Science courses are recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) and students that are members of an Illinois fire department may be allowed to challenge the OSFM exam upon completion of the course. Students not members of an Illinois fire department may be allowed to challenge the OSFM end-of-course examination upon becoming a member of a recognized fire department in Illinois.
Established in 1999
CIP: 43-0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 11 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 2 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | Y |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | Y |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
College of Lake County
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 1125.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,039.00 |
| Books | $2,597.00 |
| Fees | $1,604.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,240.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Admissions Application prior to enrolling at the College of Lake County. Contact the counseling office at 847.543.2060 to make an appointment to complete needed paperwork. All prospective students must show proof of High School/GED completion.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Test Scores
- Reading - Test Scores
- Writing - College Reading and Writing Readiness
- Prerequisites - Varies
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction