Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate
Curriculum FIR.BOP.CERT (C444D)
To provide entry-level employment training for students looking to start a career in the fire service, in addition to those needing basic level firefighter training for a existing career in the fire service. Certification through the Illinois Fire Marshal requires applicant being a rostered member of a fire department. A minimum grade of a ‘C’ is required for students to sit for the certification exam through the Illinois State Fire Marshal, to become certified as a Basic Operation Firefighter. (Fall 2018)
| FIR 101 ◊ National Incident Management System (NIMS) | | 1 credit |
| FIR 121 # Basic Firefighter Module A | | 4 credits |
| FIR 122 # Basic Firefighter Module B | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 8 |
| FIR 102 ◊ Basic ICS and Application Towards Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents | | 1 credit |
| FIR 123 # Basic Firefighter Module C | | 4 credits |
| FIR 124 # Basic Firefighter Awareness | | 2 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 7 |
| FIR 125 # Hazardous Materials Operations | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each FIR course.
See FIR course descriptions.
Coordinator: William Justiz, Ext. 3653
Gainful Employment
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https://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/BasicOperationsFirefighterCertificate/43.0203-Gedt.html
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