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KEC Course Title: FIRE SCIENCE 1 (15152A001)

Class Location: KEC and Local Fire Departments

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 16

Dual Credit Course Info: FSC105 - Basic Operations Firefighter Module A (4)
● Dual credit through Waubonsee College FSC115 - Basic Operations Firefighter Module B (4)
FSC118 - Basic Operations Firefighter Module C (4.5)
FSC120 - Hazardous Materials Operations (3)
FSC215 - Vehicle Operations (0.5)

Certification(s): American Heart Association CPR

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Class held one Saturday per month (mandatory - 5
hours each)
● Potential KEC sessions available - 3
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency NA
Required:
Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / $250 class software curriculum and
Curriculum: Waubonsee dual credit

* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / Nomex Hood ($20)
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees: Safety Glasses
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to Work Gloves
those that may be charged by your sending school.
Uniform: Class B Shirt ($20)
Uniform T-Shirts ($10 ea.)
Black Work Boots
Navy Blue Pants
Black Belt

Miscellaneous: Chromebook, PC, or notebook device
required - available through KEC or high
school if requested

Students must provide their own
transportation (1 Saturday per month)

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors and is a study of techniques used in fire fighting and covers the subjects
required by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for certification at the Basic Operations Firefighter level. This
course incorporates a fire department atmosphere into the training. Students will take part in classroom lectures,
demonstrations, hands-on practice of individual skills, and training responses. This program emphasizes the
knowledge, individual skills, and teamwork skills necessary for an entry level position with a fire department.
Students are required to wear a uniform to class each day, which is available for purchase prior to the beginning of
the school year. Additional hours will be required outside of class. Students must be able to perform the required
physical skills within the classroom setting, including, but not limited to, fire suppression simulation, rescue
training, and emergency medical services training. Students must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs in order to

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