ATS Fire Science
Fire Science is a Seniors only program and is only offered during the A.M.
The Fire Science/EMS Technology program introduces students to a career as a full-time or
volunteer firefighter.
Firefighter I and II covers a variety of topics, including fire protection characteristics, fire behavior, types
of building construction & the impact of fire on buildings, extinguishing agents used, water supply, fire
streams, ground ladders, forcible entry, auto extrication, community risk reduction, and hazardous
materials.
Students will be eligible to take the Firefighter I and II State Certification Practical and Written (online)
Exams after successful completion of this course and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.
This will certify an Individual to the NFPA 1001-2019 Firefighter Professional Qualifications Standard.
There are 4 state certifications that the student is eligible to become certified in – Firefighter 1,
Firefighter 2, Hazardous Materials Awareness & Hazardous Materials Operations. The student must pass
all 4 to be able to obtain their certificates.
State Certification for Fire Fighter I and II is administered through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety at
predetermined sites throughout Missouri. Applicants must be 18 years of age and have
completed the required coursework. If applicants are not 18 years of age or miss the initial scheduled
testing, they will have one year from the completion of the course to take the tests.
First-Aid/CPR will also be provided during the Firefighter 1&2 course. The students will become certified
in CPR.
Students enrolled in a Career Education Program are expected to conduct themselves professionally. Students must be able to follow instructions and work as a member of a team to achieve the
course objectives. Students are expected to be accurate, have a positive attitude, and maintain good
attendance throughout the school year.
Instruction will involve classroom and laboratory experiences, Saturday practical sessions, with home
study required.
Recommended High School Courses:
General Science, Biology and Chemistry, Health, Applied Math through Algebra
These are not established as prerequisites. Students who have been successful in any of these courses
have historically demonstrated a higher degree of success in this career education program.
Estimated Tools/ Supply Requirement:
Uniform Shirt………………………………………………...$50
Polishable Boots/Shoe (black)………………………..$25-$75
Notebook Paper……………………………………………..$5-$15
Index Cards…………………………………………………….$1-$5
Plain black socks…………………………………………….$5-$15
Fire Gloves……………………………………………………..$56
Nomex Hood…………………………………………………..$20
Black Ink Pens
IFSTA Essentials Firefighter 1&2 Manual…………$92 (approximate price)
Total Estimated Cost……………………………………….$264 – $353
IFSTA Essentials Firefighter 1&2 Manual (currently using the 7th edition) – This book will be provided to
the student; however, the book must be kept in good shape, and cannot be written in, highlighted, or
destroyed. The book must be returned by the end of the 2nd semester (during the last week of ATS). It is
recommended that the book be purchased out of pocket, but it is not required. The reason we
recommend this is that if a student fails one of the MO state-certified online written exams at the
end of the second semester, the student will have another opportunity to take a retest, but it may not
happen before ATS ends for the summer. This will allow the student to study using their
book before they schedule a retest date. This will be explained further at Welcome Night and Open
Houses.
For more information on this program, please contact your high school counselor, the ATS Director, or the program instructor:
ATS Director - Suzanne Richardson
sricha17@jeffco.edu
(636) 481-3340
Fire Science Technology Instructor - Shannon Peters
speters3@jeffco.edu
(Instructor cannot be contacted via phone)
