The Advanced Technician Firefighter is considered to be the senior category of firefighter within the fire company or department. The course covers the subjects required for Advanced Technician Firefighter certification. The program emphasizes the enhancement of skills and knowledge necessary for experienced personnel to further their skills within the fire company or department. Completion of course and additional requirements will provide the student with Certification in Advanced Technician Firefighter from the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM). The Office of the State Fire Marshall requires this course before a firefighter can be certified in some of their other certification titles.

Prerequisites: FIR 100, FIR 101, FIR 102, FIR 103 with grades of "C" or better; or Certified State of Illinois Firefighter II or Certified Illinois Basic Firefighter.

5 Semester hour(s)

3 lec, 4 lab/week