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KEC Course Title: FIRE SCIENCE 2 (15198A001)

Class Location: KEC and Local Fire Departments

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 11

Dual Credit Course Info: FSC125 - Advanced Technician Firefighter (4)
● Dual credit through Waubonsee College FSC140 - Fire Apparatus Engineer (4)
FSC150 - Vehicle and Machinery Operations (3)

Certification(s):
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 Successful completion of all Fire Science 1 certifications
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)

Advanced hands-on experience and more in-depth study of what firefighters do at the scene of the fire. Students
will be engaged in classroom and hands-on activities related to fire, rescue, and hazardous materials scene
operations. Also included will be vehicle extrication, fire behavior, building construction, and ladders while
wearing personal protective equipment. Various drills will be practiced to challenge and evaluate student
progress. This class will continue the development of leadership and communication skills learned in Fire Science
1 as students prepare to pursue career opportunities with local fire departments. To be eligible for employment as
a firefighter in the state of Illinois, students must successfully complete the class, and once they reach 18 years of
age, must take and pass multiple State of Illinois Certification tests to obtain their firefighter license.

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