Wildland firefighter certifications in Belleville, Illinois

Southwestern Illinois College – Fire Science Center, located at 1521 Freeburg Avenue in Belleville, Illinois, offers a comprehensive Fire Science program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. The program consists of a two-year curriculum with 66 semester credits and two options for specialization. Additionally, the center provides 11 certificate programs exclusively for active fire department members, rescue team members, or emergency medical service providers. These programs may involve strenuous physical activity and require the use of sophisticated personal protective equipment. Approval from the program coordinator and official sponsorship from the student's fire department or employer may be necessary for enrollment. The certification pass rate for SWIC graduates in 2021 is 77%. General Education courses are available at the Belleville, Sam Wolf Granite City, Red Bud campuses, or online. For more information, visit the center at 500 W. South Fourth St. Red Bud, IL 62278.