Fire Science
Fire Science Program
The Fire Science Program is designed for individuals pursuing a career in fire service
and related fields. Some fire departments offer hiring, promotional and salary incentives
to associate degree program graduates. This program is based on the curriculum recommended
by the Fire Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) division of the United States
Fire Administration (USFA).
Other areas of employment for Fire Science graduates include fire equipment sales and service, municipal fire protection, fire prevention inspection in industry and architectural firms, investigation for insurance companies and emergency medical services. Upon petition, students who have completed programs approved by the Illinois State Fire Marshall's Office will be granted equivalent credit toward an associate degree in Fire Science.
Courses from this program may transfer into Southern Illinois University at Carbondale's (SIUC) Bachelor of Science in Fire Service Management after review with a program advisor. In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university in which you wish to transfer.
Mission Statement
To provide all students with the highest quality learning experience, which will aid
the student now and into the future of their Fire and EMS Careers.
Vision Statement
To be recognized by our students and the fire service community as an education and
training organization of the highest quality and standards. To continually strive
for excellence, dedication, and professionalism in all educational endeavors and opportunities.
Core Values
- Duty - To commit to the protection of life, property, and community, always putting service before self
- Pride - To conduct ourselves to the highest caliber as an EMT, Firefighter, and Paramedic, the community expects
- Honor - To honor the Traditions of the Fire & Emergency Services and the Heroes who have sacrificed their lives to help the community
Degrees
Certificates
- Advanced Fire Officer Certificate - C444F
- Basic Fire Prevention Officer Certificate- C444G
- Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate - C444D
- Company Fire Officer Certificate - C444E
- Fire Apparatus Engineer Certificate - C444H
- Fire Department Safety Officer Certificate - C444I
- Fire Science Certificate - C343A
Courses
Contact Information
Program ChairpersonWilliam Justiz, M.P.A., NRP
Office: F-204B
708-456-0300 Ext 3814
williamjustiz@triton.edu
Christopher Ciolino, M.P.A, EMT-P
christopherciolino@triton.edu
Kevin Flaherty, M.P.A., EMT-P
kevinflaherty@triton.edu
Sean Flynn, M.P.A., EMT-P
seanflynn@triton.edu
John Kovalcik, B.S.
johnkovalcik@triton.edu
Matthew Martin, B.S., EMT-P
matthewmartin@triton.edu
Sean McAleer, B.S., EMT-P
seanmcaleer@triton.edu
Conley Shirley, B.S., EMT-P
conleyshirley@triton.edu
Paul Simandl, B.S., EMT-P
paulsimandl@triton.edu
Nicholas Steker, M.P.A., EMT-B
nicholassteker@triton.edu