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2006-2008 CATALOGDEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCAREER PROGRAMSFIREFIGHTER IIICertificateThis program continues the study of fire department organization,fire behavior, safety issues and rescue techniques begun inFirefighter II. Students with valid Firefighter II certification prepareto challenge the State Fire Marshal Firefighter III andRescue Awareness certification examinations.Students must hold a current Illinois Firefighter II certification to qualify foradmission to this program.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSFST 120 Firefighter III (6)Program Total: 6 creditsFIREFIGHTER/EMTCertificateThe Firefighter/EMT certificate will provide the beginning studentin the emergency response occupations with fundamentalskills in basic fire fighting techniques and emergency medicalcare. Both areas have independent certification exams that mustbe successfully completed to obtain employment in the field.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSEMS 101 Emergency Medical Technician (7)FST 119 Firefighter II (7)Program Total: 14 creditsDEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES87