Introduces students to basic firefighting skills and operations through hands-on learning and guided practice. Provides 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. 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.

Gives participants the knowledge and skills to teach within the field of fire and emergency services. Meets and exceeds the requirements outlined by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal “OSFM”. Covers the fundamentals of instruction methods, learning processes, communications, lesson plans, safety, and evaluation in the learning process as defined by NFPA 1041. Serves as a prerequisite for Fire Instructor II.

Provides advanced instruction to individuals in the fire and emergency services. Meets and exceeds the requirements outlined by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (“OSFM”) and NFPA 1041. Introduces advanced instructional skills necessary to teach fire and emergency services personnel. Familiarizes the student with behavioral objectives, cognitive, psychomotor skills, teaching methods and applications in training sessions. Covers training records, reports, and the development and administration of evaluation instruments. Needs successful completion of prerequisite for enrollment: Fire Service Instructor I.

Meets and exceeds the requirements outlined by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal “OSFM” and provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform as an Incident Safety Officer (ISO), as defined by NFPA 1521. 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. Teaches students how to monitor and report various types of emergency incidents including Fire, EMS, Technical Rescue, and Hazardous Materials scenes.

The Company Fire Officer (COFO) course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of fire service leadership and management principles at the Company Officer level. The course is compliant with NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (2020 ed.) and meets the Company Fire Officer certification requirements of the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). This course will cover topics such as leadership, management, communication, risk management, and emergency planning. Participants will learn how to supervise and manage a single fire company or station and how to make effective decisions in emergency situations.

Develops the knowledge and skills necessary to meet and exceed NFPA 1010 Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) and Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certification standards through the Advanced Technician Firefighter (ATF) course. Instructs students how to operate under general supervision during advanced firefighting operations with emphasis on command transfer, fire suppression, detection and smoke control systems, vehicle rescue, and technical rescue support. Delivers an intense, hands-on approach through advanced lectures, practical skill evaluations, and live fire scenarios that promote critical thinking, technical competency, teamwork, and coordinated fire attack.

Provides partial training toward the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Basic Operations Firefighter Certification. Introduces students 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. Serves as a required course in the Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) Academy, which is divided into three courses that must all be taken in sequence (LFT 8020, 8025, and 8030). Qualifies students to sit for the OSFM Module A certification examination, approved by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, upon successful completion.

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 LFT 8020 (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 (LFT 8020, 8025, and 8030) and is a limited enrollment program. Qualifies students to sit for the OSFM Module B certification examination, approved by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), upon successful completion.

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 LFT 8025 (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 (LFT 8020, 8025, and 8030) and is a limited enrollment program. Satisfies the instructional requirements for Module C of the BOF program, approved by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Qualifies students to be eligible for certification as a Basic Operations Firefighter upon successful completion of the required courses of LFT 8020, LFT 8025, and LFT 8030.

Reviews basic chemistry, storage, handling, laws, standards and firefighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials. Emphasizes 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. Satisfies the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Certificate Requirements upon successful completion of this course as well as the required practical skills outlined by NFPA and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

Offers a comprehensive exploration of law enforcement careers. Covers the historical foundation of law enforcement, the structure of organizations and the operations of law enforcement agencies in society. Explores the entry-level requirements and preparations for law enforcement and investigates diverse career pathways within this field. Includes in-depth modules on law enforcement terminology, skills orientation, laws, and constitutional policing.

This course provides law enforcement officers with the skills and knowledge needed to process crime scenes and collect evidence. Students will learn how to operate a digital SLR camera system for the photographic documentation of crime scene evidence.

This course offers a comprehensive overview of hands-on techniques for the development, enhancement, processing and collection of latent prints. Latent Print Technology also covers substrate experimentation using the current best practice techniques and fingerprinting equipment.

This course introduces students to various blood evidence identification and processing techniques. Bloodstain Evidence provides students with a detailed explanation of the most up-to-date, scientifically sound methods for identifying, documenting, and collecting bloodstain evidence encountered by law enforcement crime scene service units.

Focuses on modern drones, which are transforming public safety while prioritizing privacy protection. Provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to build and enhance an effective public safety drone team. Addresses the rising demands for safety at public events and for search and rescue operations, while ensuring students stay well informed about the latest drone regulations. Prepares students to be well-equipped to implement drone technology responsibly and effectively in their communities.

Covers the foundational, theoretical, and physical skills of personal safety and defense. Provides an understanding of how personal mindsets and awareness contribute to individual personal safety. Features practical skills demonstrations, hands-on experience, conducting a safety assessment, and a skills test.