Harper College Public Safety Programs

Harper College Public Safety Programs Harper College in Palatine offers certificates & degrees in Fire Science and Emergency Management.

Welcome to the official page of Harper College's Fire & Emergency Services program! We are dedicated to providing comprehensive training and education to aspiring firefighters and emergency service professionals. At Harper College's Fire & Emergency Services program, we believe in shaping and empowering individuals to serve their communities with professionalism and compassion. Our program offers

hands-on training, experienced instructors, and state-of-the-art facilities to prepare you for a rewarding career in firefighting and emergency response. Mission:
Our mission is to train the next generation of firefighters and emergency service professionals by providing top-notch education, instilling a strong sense of responsibility, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and community service.

05/31/2026
Thank you Max Fire Box!!
05/29/2026

Thank you Max Fire Box!!

Thank you for the delivery and training of our new phase 1 prop!!
05/29/2026

Thank you for the delivery and training of our new phase 1 prop!!

05/23/2026
Great opportunity!
05/15/2026

Great opportunity!

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Lt. Evert and Lt. Petersen on recently completing the Company Fire Officer program at Harper College. This was the first Company Officer class to be fully completed at the new Fire and Emergency Training Grounds at Harper College in Palatine.

05/13/2026

🚒 Big addition to the Emergency Services Training Center! 🚒

We are excited to announce the arrival of our newest fire apparatus at the ESTC, generously provided through the support of the Schaumburg Fire Department. This truck will play an important role in hands-on firefighter training, practical evolutions, and preparing the next generation of firefighters for the realities of the job.

A sincere thank you to the Schaumburg Fire Department for their partnership and continued support of fire service education and training. Opportunities like this help us continue building one of the premier firefighter training programs in the region.

🔥 Our Summer Basic Operations Fire Academy begins June 1
🔥 Fall Basic Operations Fire Academy begins August 24

Interested in becoming a firefighter or advancing your training? Applications are open now. Visit the link in our profile for more information.

04/26/2026

The Hoffman Estates Fire Department is offering a Heartsaver CPR/AED course on Wednesday, May 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hoffman Estates Fire Station #24, 5775 Beacon Pointe Dr.

The course is intended for those with little to no medical training who want to learn CPR and AED use. Participants will learn when to phone 9-1-1, how to administer CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to provide relief from choking. The cost of the course is $50 per person.

Pre-registration is required; class sizes are limited. Call the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Administration Office at 847-843-4825 to register. Registration deadline is May 13.

Visit hoffmanestates.org/CPR for more information.

Congratulations to Harper College’s Spring 2026 Company Fire Officer class on successfully completing the program at the...
04/25/2026

Congratulations to Harper College’s Spring 2026 Company Fire Officer class on successfully completing the program at the Emergency Services Training Center.

This marks the very first class conducted and completed at the ESTC, setting the tone for the future of training at this facility. Your commitment to leadership and professionalism represents the future of the fire service.

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1200 W Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL
60067

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+18479256379

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