Associate Degree in Fire Science at Danville Area Community College |
Danville Area Community College
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Danville Area Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Rural-serving Large with 2,832 students in Danville, IL.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
Danville Area Community College is committed to being a recognized leader in providing quality, innovative and adaptive programs and services which meet the life-long academic, cultural and work force needs of our diverse community. |
Danville Area Community College
Associate degree
Fire Science
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The DACC Fire Science curriculum was designed to give students academic background and initial training for careers in fire fighting. A firefighter may be expected to perform many duties including: fighting fires, maintaining fire equipment and educating the public about fire prevention. Additional skills or duties might include: rendering first aid, helping to preserve a possible crime scene, testifying in court and instructing other firefighters. A genuine sense of duty to one’s community is essential for someone to excel in the firefighting career.
Program Specific Courses:
Techniques of Fire Fighting (Module A)
Techniques of Fire Fighting (Module B)
Techniques of Fire Fighting (Module C)
EMT Basic
Tactics and Strategy I
Technical Rescue Awareness
Fire Prevention Principles/Fire Service Laws and Regulations
Fire Science Practicum
Hazardous Materials Operations
Fire Management I
Fire Management II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Vehicle and Machinery Operations
Upon completion of the program, a DACC Associate in Applied Science degree will be granted. If a student meets eligibility requirements and successfully passes the Illinois State Fire Marshal;s final exam. Firefighter II and Fire Officer I certification will granted. Students who wish to pursue this program should be on a volunteer fire department.
Positions You are Trained for:
Firefighters with various governmental agencies, manager of a small fire department.
Where Can You Find a Job:
Municipal firefighting agencies, state agencies such as park districts, Federal fire departments
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