Fire Officer Training, Basic Certificate
College(s):
Malcolm XProgram Code: 0407
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| FIREMGT 102 | Strategies and Tactics I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 200 | Management and Leadership I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 204 | Management and Leadership II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Company Fire Officer. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn Basic Certificates (BC) in Company Fire Officer.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| FIREMGT 200 | Management and Leadership I | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FIREMGT 102 | Strategies and Tactics I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 204 | Management and Leadership II | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Special Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the program, students must have a “Basic Operations Fire Fighter” or “Fire Fighter II” certificate from the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) (or equivalent).
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Firefighters
Job Description
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
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Annual Job Openings
655 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 45.25% |
| A certificate | 24.60% |
| Some college | 19.50% |
| An Associate degree | 7.15% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.43% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 2.96% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.10% |
3.49% continue their education beyond an associate degree
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Job Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
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Annual Job Openings
124 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 32.30% |
| A certificate | 18.72% |
| Some college | 11.76% |
| An Associate degree | 23.84% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 13.24% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.02% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.12% |
13.38% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Job Description
Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Annual Job Openings
29 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 29.44% |
| A certificate | 27.49% |
| Some college | 26.01% |
| An Associate degree | 12.82% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 2.19% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 2.04% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
4.23% continue their education beyond an associate degree