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Fire Science and EMT

A student in a firefighter uniform stands in front of a tan shipping container
An instructor talks to students in the foreground in front of a background of trees
A student lies on the ground while a Fire Science and EMT instructor shows two other students how to check vitals
A Fire Science and EMT student in a firefighter uniform kneels next to a bed
Metal three story firefighting training facility next to a fire truck
Four Fire Science and EMT students in firefighter uniforms practice strapping a dummy to a gurney
Three Fire Science and EMT students in fire fighter uniforms stand in front of a building with metal siding
Three Fire Science and EMT instructors stand in front of a fire truck
The Fire Science & EMT Program prepares students for a career in a spectrum of possible public safety jobs. Students learn the necessary education, training, and skill development needed for entry level emergency services positions.
A Fire Science and EMT student in a fire fighter uniform holds a long fire hose in a dark room

Career Opportunities:

  • Firefighter
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Fire Equipment Repair Technician
  • Medical Ambulance Transport Provider
  • Hospital Based Medical Care Technician

*Some careers noted require additional education

Closeup photo of a student wearing a firefighter uniform stand in the doorway of a wooden structure

Skills Gained:

  • Basic Fire Suppression
  • Pre-Hospital Medical Care
  • Fire Equipment Maintenance
  • First Aid, CPR, & AED
  • Emergency Management Strategy and Tactics
  • Basic Rescue Techniques
  • Vehicle Extrication
  • Positive Work Ethic
  • Team Building Concepts
  • Advanced Psychomotor Skills

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Students participate in SkillsUSA, a partnership of students, teachers and industry, working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. All students also have the opportunity to participate in the Tech Prep Showcase through the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium.

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