Fire Service Operations, Associate in Applied Science
College(s):
Malcolm XProgram Code: 0414
Program Requirements
For students entering Fall 2023 or earlier
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition | 3 |
| or SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math | 4 |
| PSYCH 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 114 | General Education Biology | 4 |
| SOC 201 | Intro To the Study Of Society (HD) | 3 |
| Select one of the following Human Diversity (HD) Courses: | 3 | |
| Non-Western Humanities | ||
| Latin American Literature | ||
| Survey Of Afro-American Poetry | ||
| Women's Literature | ||
| Required Program Core | ||
| EMT 101 | Emergency Medical Technician-Basic | 8 |
| FIREMGT 101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIREMGT 103 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIREMGT 197 | Principles of Emergency Responder Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIREMGT 202 | Building Construction for Fire Science | 3 |
| FIREMGT 203 | Fire Suppression and Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIREMGT 210 | Principles of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 12 credits of the following: | 12 | |
| Strategies and Tactics I | ||
| Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services | ||
| Strategies and Tactics II | ||
| Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | ||
| Fire Investigation I | ||
| Fire Investigation II | ||
| Total Hours | 61 | |
For students entering Spring 2024 or later
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition | 3 |
| or SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math (or higher gen ed math course) | 4 |
| PSYCH 201 | General Psychology (or higher General Education Psychology) | 3 |
| SOC 201 | Intro To the Study Of Society (or higher General Education Sociology) | 3 |
| Select a Human Diversity Course that is a Gen Ed. 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following science courses: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology | ||
| Biology I | ||
| Human Structure and Function I | ||
| Basic Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Required Program Core | ||
| EMT 101 | Emergency Medical Technician-Basic | 8 |
| FIREMGT 101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIREMGT 102 | Strategies and Tactics I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 103 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIREMGT 197 | Principles of Emergency Responder Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIREMGT 202 | Building Construction for Fire Science | 3 |
| FIREMGT 203 | Fire Suppression and Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIREMGT 210 | Principles of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 credits of the following: | 9 | |
| Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services | ||
| Fire Apparatus and Equipment Operator | ||
| Basic Incident Command | ||
| Strategies and Tactics II | ||
| Fire Service Hydraulics | ||
| Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | ||
| HAZWOPER | ||
| Fire Investigation I | ||
| Fire Investigation II | ||
| Fire Instructor I | ||
| Fire Instructor II | ||
| Spanish for Firefighters and EMTs | ||
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Fire Service Operations. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Fire Service Operations. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.
Check the program webpage for details about session dates and times.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students (Fall 2023 or earlier)
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 102 or SPEECH 101 |
Composition 1 or Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Non-Western Humanities | ||
| LIT 128 | Latin American Literature | 3 |
| Survey Of Afro-American Poetry | ||
| LIT 150 | Women's Literature | 3 |
| FIREMGT 101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 114 | General Education Biology 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 22 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EMT 101 | Emergency Medical Technician-Basic | 8 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math 1 | 4 |
| FIREMGT 103 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| FIREMGT 197 | Principles of Emergency Responder Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIREMGT 202 | Building Construction for Fire Science | 3 |
| FIREMGT 203 | Fire Suppression and Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIREMGT 212 | Fire Investigation I 2 | 3 |
| PSYCH 201 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FIREMGT 104 | Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services 2 | 3 |
| FIREMGT 198 | Strategies and Tactics II 2 | 3 |
| FIREMGT 210 | Principles of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIREMGT 220 | Fire Instructor I | 3 |
| SOC 201 | Intro To the Study Of Society 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 67 | |
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General Education Requirement
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Program electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIREMGT 102 | Strategies and Tactics I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 104 | Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIREMGT 198 | Strategies and Tactics II | 3 |
| FIREMGT 205 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| FIREMGT 212 | Fire Investigation I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 213 | Fire Investigation II | 3 |
| FIREMGT 220 | Fire Instructor I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 221 | Fire Instructor II | 3 |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students (Spring 2024 or later)
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| FIREMGT 101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIREMGT 102 | Strategies and Tactics I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 103 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGLISH 102 or SPEECH 101 | Composition 1 or Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| FIREMGT 106 | Fire Apparatus and Equipment Operator 2 | 3 |
| FIREMGT 197 | Principles of Emergency Responder Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIREMGT 202 | Building Construction for Fire Science | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| FIREMGT 202 | Building Construction for Fire Science | 3 |
| PSYCH 201 | General Psychology (or higher General Education Psychology course) 1 | 3 |
| Choose a General Education course that is HD. 1,3 | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following classes: 1 | 4 | |
| Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology | ||
| Biology I | ||
| Human Structure and Function I | ||
| Basic Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FIREMGT 203 | Fire Suppression and Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIREMGT 207 | HAZWOPER 2 | 3 |
| FIREMGT 210 | Principles of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| SOC 201 | Intro To the Study Of Society (or higher General Education Sociology course) 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| EMT 101 | Emergency Medical Technician-Basic | 8 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math (or higher General Education Math course) 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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General Education Requirement
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Human Diversity Courses < City Colleges of Chicago (ccc.edu)
Program Elective
Associate in Applied Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIREMGT 104 | Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIREMGT 106 | Fire Apparatus and Equipment Operator | 3 |
| FIREMGT 111 | Basic Incident Command | 3 |
| FIREMGT 198 | Strategies and Tactics II | 3 |
| FIREMGT 201 | Fire Service Hydraulics | 3 |
| FIREMGT 205 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| FIREMGT 207 | HAZWOPER | 3 |
| FIREMGT 212 | Fire Investigation I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 213 | Fire Investigation II | 3 |
| FIREMGT 220 | Fire Instructor I | 3 |
| FIREMGT 221 | Fire Instructor II | 3 |
| SPANISH 195 | Spanish for Firefighters and EMTs | 3 |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
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
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly 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
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Job Description
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Annual Job Openings
3 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 | 31.63% |
| A certificate | 8.92% |
| Some college | 17.52% |
| An Associate degree | 17.90% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 24.03% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
24.03% continue their education beyond an associate degree