Fire & Rescue
Course Overview
Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters and emergency services workers help protect the public against these dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergencies. They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries or perform other vital functions. The Fire and Rescue curriculum includes five Indiana state fire certifications: (1) Firefighter I, (2) Firefighter II, (3) Hazardous Materials Awareness, (4) Hazardous Materials Operations.
Ivy Tech Dual College Credits Available
| Course | College Credits | Prerequisite(s) | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSPS 102 Introduction to Public Safety | 3 | None | Qualifies for THD Priority Dual Credit |
| HSPS 122 Hazmat Awareness & Operations | 3 | None | Qualifies for THD Priority Dual Credit |
| HSPS 165 Firefighter I | 3 | HSPS 122 | Qualifies for THD Priority Dual Credit |
| HSPS 167 Firefighter II | 3 | None | Qualifies for THD Priority Dual Credit |
Industry Certification Available
- Firefighter I Certification (State of Indiana)
- Firefighter II Certification (State of Indiana)
- Hazmat Awareness Certification (State of Indiana)
- Hazmat Operations Certification (State of Indiana)
- Technical Rescue Awareness
- CPR
- First Aid
- FEMAIS 100, 200, 700, 800
DOE Course
7195/7198/7186
Recommended Grade Levels
11, 12
Required Course Prerequisites
None
High School Credits
- 2 semester course
- 2 semesters required
- 3 credits per semester
- 6 credits maximum
- 7195 Principles of Fire Fighting
- 7189 Fire Fighting Fundamentals
- 7186 Advanced Fire Fighting