Western Illinois University Fire Science Majors Evaluated for Pro-Board Certification

Western Illinois University fire science majors, within the WIU School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA), recently underwent rigorous testing for Basic Firefighters and Hazardous Materials Operations Certifications as part of the Illinois Fire Service Institute’s (IFSI) Pro-Board Certification process. During the Spring 2021 semester, freshman fire science students traveled to Quincy to participate in a six-week, hands-on program focusing on a range of active fire situations including exposure to live fire, drills, hose advancement, ladder deployment, search and rescue... Read More