Fire Science Technology: Admission Requirements
有兴趣申请CLC的消防科学技术课程吗?Follow these steps:
- Complete CLC’sapplication and placement process. For more information about the program, contact theBusiness and Social Sciences Divisionor the department chair.
- Contact the program chair, Randy Justus, to complete the Firefighter Basic Operations application.
Randy Justus
(847) 543-2928
rjustus@clcillinois.edu
- Apply to a fire department that partners with CLC (Contact Randy Justus for a list of participating fire departments). Complete and return the application to the fire department. You will be required to have a current and valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card.
- Successfully complete the sponsoring fire department’s written examination. Candidates passing the written test will then be subject to other conditions as outlined below:
- 犯罪背景调查和指纹采集。
- A physical exam meeting National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582, Chapter 6 (Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments/Medical Evaluation of Candidates). The physical also includes qualitative and quantitative respirator use evaluation.
- Verification that the applicant can provide NFPA-compliant personal protective equipment, as specified by the sponsoring fire department at which the internship will be performed. The list typically includes:
- Turnout coat
- Turnout pants
- Suspenders
- Footwear
- Hood
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Self-contained breathing apparatus face piece that mates to the one provided by CLC
The College of Lake County may provide assistance to the successful candidates in obtaining a portion of the required equipment.
- After meeting the above requirements, participate in a competitive admission process that may include an interview and academic history review by CLC. Successful candidates will then be granted admission to the FST program on a seats-available basis.
Upon acceptance to the program, the candidate will become an intern member of the participating fire department. As a result, candidates are required to provide scheduled staffing for the department in addition to agreeing to complete CLC’s Fire Basic Operations Program. Admitted candidates are required to complete specific pre- and co-requisites to advance to the next module of firefighter training and remain in the program.Students who fail to adhere to this requirement lose their eligibility to continue in the program.