For the student interested in fire fighting and other emergency service careers. The program introduces students to structural and wildland fire fighting and the emergency medical system. The program utilizes state of the art equipment and facilities including an onsite training tower and fire engine. The program developes the required teamwork, leadership, mental and physical skills to be a success in the fire service. Students have the opportunity to earn fire service certifications and college credit. Students are well prepared for additional training at the post secondary level.

 

 

Career Opportunities

• Fire Fighter
• Paramedic
• Forest Service Fire Fighter
• Smoke Jumper
• Bureau of Land Management Fire Fighter
• Volunteer Fire Fighter
• Emergency Medical Technician

 

 

Certification Opportunities: Wildland Fire Fighting Certification, S130 & S190 Certificates, Health care Provider CPR and First Aid, Progress towards Associates Degree

 

Pre-Requisites: Junior/Senior Standing

 

Program uniform requirement: 2 Fire Fighting uniforms

 

Length of Program: 1 year

 

Location: Tri-Tech

 

Sessions Offered: AM-8:00-10:30 M-F PM-11:30-2:00 M-F

 

Equivalency Credits: 0.5 Technical English, 0.5 Science, 1.0 Fitness

 

Occupational/Elective Credits: 3 per Year

 

College Credits Available: Up to 10