The College of DuPage Fire Science Division offers an Office of the State Fire Marshall approved Basic Operations Fire Academy. The Basic Operations Fire Academy is divided up into (3) modules and is completed over the 16 week semester during the Fall and Spring semesters only. 18 hours of program electives are earned during the academy with the opportunity to earn more towards the AAS in Fire Science. All attendees of the Basic Operations Fire Academy must be a member of a Fire Department and require a permit prior to registration. For more information about the Basic Operations Fire Academy or the AAS in Fire Science, please contact EMS/Fire Science Manager Dan Krakora (630) 942-2107 or krakora@cod.edu
