Provides an overview of fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local governmental; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.

Introduces the student to the role of the company officer. Provides an introduction to basic management theories, practices and functions with an emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Provides an introduction to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Prerequisite: FIS 100 and FIS 121 with grades of C or better.

Introduces basic principles and methods associated with fireground strategies and tactics as required of the company officer. Emphasizes the incident management system, fire behavior, basic firefighting size-up, pre-fire planning, engine company and truck company operations. Prerequisite: FIS 100 and FIS 121 with grades of C or better.

Studies the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. Focuses on firefighter safety and the elements of construction and structure design as key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations and operating at emergencies. Prerequisite: FIS 100 with a grade of C or better.

Studies fire science career and employment possibilities in the fire service. Includes observation practices at various fire departments and attendance at a seminar to discuss related experiences. Students will gain an accurate perception of how their personal and professional goals match with the fire service, as well as learn about ways to reach their goals. Specifically, the course challenges student to look at their values, interests, and skills as they relate to a career in the fire service.

Introduces students to basic firefighting skills and operations through hands-on learning and guided practice. Students gain exposure to essential fireground equipment, tools, and entry-level operational tasks while developing an understanding of the teamwork and discipline required in the fire service. Emphasis is placed on safety, awareness, and developing familiarity with foundational skills to support continued learning in the fire service. The course also aligns with foundational objectives outlined in NFPA 1010 and the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Basic Operations Firefighter framework, serving as preparation for future certification courses.

Provides partial training toward the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Basic Operations Firefighter Certification. Students are introduced to essential firefighter knowledge and skills, including fire department organization, firefighter safety, communications, personal protective equipment (PPE), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fire behavior, building construction, ladders, ropes and knots, forcible entry, and portable fire extinguishers. The Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) Program of Instruction is divided into three courses that must all be taken in sequence (FIS 110, 111, and 112) and is a limited enrollment program. Approved by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), successful completion of this course qualifies students to sit for the OSFM Module A certification examination. Prerequisite: FIS 106 and FIS 107 with grades of C or better, admission into the Basic Operations Firefighter Program, or consent of program coordinator.

Provides partial training toward the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Basic Operations Firefighter Certification with a focus on search and rescue, installed fire protection systems, salvage and overhaul, ventilation, water supply, hose operations, and fire control. This course is a continuation of FIS 110 (Module A). Students apply both cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through lecture, demonstration, and practical lab activities. The Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) Program of Instruction is divided into three courses that must all be taken in sequence (FIS 110, 111, and 112) and is a limited enrollment program. Approved by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), successful completion of this course qualifies students to sit for the OSFM Module B certification examination. Prerequisite: FIS 110 with a grade of C or better.

Provides partial training toward the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Basic Operations Firefighter Certification with a focus on firefighter mental health and resiliency, CPR and basic first aid, the Courage to Be Safe program, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), traffic incident management, advanced fire suppression, vehicle extrication, and firefighter survival. This course is a continuation of FIS 111 (Module B). Students continue to develop both cognitive and psychomotor skills through lecture, demonstration, and practical evolutions. The Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) Program of Instruction is divided into three courses that must all be taken in sequence (FIS 110, 111, and 112) and is a limited enrollment program. Approved by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), this course satisfies the instructional requirements for Module C of the BOF program. Successful completion of FIS 112, along with FIS 110 and FIS 111, is required to be eligible for certification as a Basic Operations Firefighter. Prerequisite: FIS 111 with a grade of C or better.

Explores the theories and principles of how and why fires start, spread, and are brought under control. Students will be able to relate the principles by which fires spread with the appropriate methods of control.

Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with the built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education.

Reviews basic chemistry, storage, handling, laws, standards and firefighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials. Emphasis on identification, labeling, handling, firefighting, and mitigation of hazardous materials emergencies. Provides a student or member of a regularly constituted fire department within the State of Illinois with instruction and eligibility to obtain certification for Hazardous Materials Operations. Students who wish to satisfy the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall Certificate Requirements must successfully complete this course as well as the required practical skills outlined by NFPA and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

Services Instructor I (3-0) 3 hrs. Provides instruction to individuals in the fire and emergency services. Provides basic fundamentals in human relations in the teacher-student learning environment, methods of instruction and proper methods of writing lesson plans.

Applies and expands fire science skills and knowledge in the workplace environment. Conducted under joint partnership agreements between Harper College and a host fire department. Regularly conducted review sessions will be conducted to assess the student's progress, problem areas, and to review appropriateness of work involvement. Actual permissible duties and activities will be determined based upon the student's qualifications and host department restrictions. Student must complete a minimum of 100 contact hours to earn 3 hours of credit. Appropriate skills to the fire science technology field. Prerequisite: FIS 100, FIS 103, FIS 121 and FIS 122 with grades of C or better.

Provides the identification of the nature and behavior of fire, combustion properties, sources of ignition, the techniques and procedures for the identification of the cause and origin of fires, the detection of arson, the role of the fire investigator, the role of the crime laboratory, arson law, and fire report writing. Prerequisite: FIS 100 and FIS 121 with grades of C or better.

Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Prerequisite: FIS 100 with a grade of C or better.

Enables the student to acquire a basic knowledge of the law in specified subject areas that directly or indirectly affect fire and emergency services by providing basic knowledge of the methodology through which to locate, read and comprehend various statutes, regulations, and cases that are the framework of the law.

Provides students with a foundation of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills in order to understand principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems. Also provides students with the psychomotor requirements to satisfy the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal Fire Apparatus Engineer Course. Evaluates students' ability to perform the manipulative functions required to properly operate a National Fire Protection Associate compliant fire apparatus in simulated fireground settings. Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php

Studies the recommended practices for protection of industrial properties and processes from fire, explosion and damage specific to certain types of public and private industry; including fire and accident prevention programs, identification of special hazards, fire protection equipment and systems, handling of emergencies, the development of policy, rules, and regulations, the inspection and investigation of accidents, and standardized record keeping.

Provides a foundation of knowledge and understanding of safety as applied to emergency services. Examines the need for safety in the everyday performance of all aspects of their jobs and gain an understanding of the essential elements needed to reduce accidents and injuries.

Provides students with a primary focus on the operations-level situations to which fire service rescue squads are called. Focuses on various complex rescue scenarios that firefighters are exposed to on a regular and on-going basis. Conforms and meets NFPA Standard 1670 on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. Prerequisite: FIS 100 with a grade of C or better.