Basic Students in the Fire Science/EMT program prepare for a career in the emergency services and public safety fields. This two-year, intensive program provides the necessary information, training and skill development to enable students at age 18 to take state and national certification exams for Firefighter Level II and Emergency Medical Technician Basic.
Career opportunities:
- Firefighter
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Hazardous Materials Technician*
- Medical Technician
- Fire Equipment Technician
- Medical Transport Technician
- Building Inspector*
- Fire Marshall*
- Fire Investigator*
*additional training required
Skills gained:
- Basic Fire Suppression
- Fire Equipment Maintenance
- Pre-Hospital Medical Care
- Basic Rescue
- Automobile Extrication
- Team Building/Problem Solving
- CPR and Use and Operation of AED
- Interpersonal/Group Dynamics
Certifications/College credit:
Students will have the opportunity to be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resusitation, First Aid, Basic Emergency Medical Technician and Firefighter II. Once the student reaches 18 years of age and has completed the program requirements successfully, he or she may take the National Registry Exam for Fire Science and EMT Basic. Internships, job placement WCCC and the Warren County Fire Chief’s Association have developed a partnership to offer opportunities to successful completers. Rigorous clinical internships will enable students to experience the real-life challenges of this field.
Contact Instructor Pat Lemming at 513-932-5677 ext. 5232 or pat.lemming@mywccc.org. |