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KEC Course Title: FIRE SCIENCE 1 (15152A001/15152A002)

Class Location: KEC and Local Fire Departments

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 15.5

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)

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
Fee waived for 2026-2027 school year
* All fees and costs are subject to change annually
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Equipment / Nomex Hood ($20)
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to Lab Fees: Safety Glasses
those that may be charged by your sending school. Work Gloves

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 for 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
complete all bookwork; both chapter assignments and quizzes. Additionally, students must complete all tests and

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