Fire Science

Fire Science News | Posted MAR 19 2012

FIRE SCIENCE I

Grades: 11,12

Prerequisite: None

All first year students (whether junior or senior) follow the complete OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter curriculum which will include the cognitive and

psychomotor components to Basic Operations Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Fire Service Vehicle Operator, Technical Rescue

Awareness, Basic First Aid, AHA CPR and AED, and NIMS 100 and 700. The only exception is that students will not engage in live interior structural

firefighting activities due to age and liability aspects as recommended by OSFM. As students progress through graduated skill evolution, drills are added with

increasing complexity to challenge and evaluate firefighter capabilities. Drills combine students from Fire Science I, Fire Science II and the EMT program to

simulate real life emergency scene situations. Students earning a grade of B or better can receive college credit for the reciprocating classes at Waubonsee

or Elgin Community Colleges. Fee: $45.00

FIRE SCIENCE II

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Fire Science I

Second year students follow OSFM Advanced Technician Firefighter Curriculum including the cognitive and psychomotor components relevant to a journeyman

firefighter as outlined by NFPA 1001. In addition, students will receive complete training toward OSFM certification in Vehicle Machinery Operations (vehicular

extrication), Fire Apparatus Engineer (Pump Operator), and NIMS 200. The only exception is that students will not engage in live interior structural

firefighting activities due to age and liability aspects as recommended by OSFM. As students progress through graduated skill evolution, drills are added with

increasing complexity to challenge and evaluate firefighter capabilities. Drills combine students from Fire Science I, Fire Science II and the EMT program to

simulate real life emergency scene situations. Students earning a grade of B or better can receive college credit for the reciprocating classes at

Waubonsee or Elgin Community Colleges. Fee: $45.00