Fire Service Training

Continuing education for current rostered firefighters

MCC offers fire service continuing education courses to keep you up-to-date on the latest fire safety and rescue techniques and prepare you for the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certification exams.

Noncredit Fire Service Training Courses

Basic Operations Firefighter introduces basic firefighting skills and equipment and meets all the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) requirements for Illinois State Certification as a Basic Operations Firefighter, as well as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications-Level 1. Noncredit seats are open to individuals who reside outside of McHenry County or those who wish to take this course without the intent to pursue a degree.
Fire Apparatus Engineer is designed for firefighters assigned to operate fire department apparatus in the normal course of their duties.
Firefighter Rope Operations provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to perform basic rope rescue at the NFPA 1670 and 1006 Operations levels.
Advanced Technician Firefighter includes all required hands-on practicum for certification, advanced skills for Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT), and 20 hours of live fire evolutions.
Vehicle Machinery Operations provides students with the basic skills to perform vehicle and machinery rescue at the NFPA 1670 and 1006 Operations levels.
Water Rescue Operations covers the hazards and safety procedures needed to perform water rescues safely and efficiently.
Watercraft Technician addresses emergent and non-emergent situations with a variety of watercraft including boats, wave runners, and specialized vehicles.

This is noncredit career training that will prepare you to earn an industry-recognized credential.

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