Fire Science & First Responder
Are you interested in serving your community? Are you interested in pursuing a career as a firefighter or EMT? Are you self-disciplined and mentally alert? Do you show good judgment in stressful situations? Do you enjoy working closely with others as part of a cohesive team?
Warren Tech's Fire Science/First Responder program introduces students to the fire science and emergency medical response fields and prepares them for post-secondary study and/or entry-level job placement. Firefighters carry hoses, climb ladders, and battle fires large and small. In addition, fire departments require firefighters to be certified as emergency medical technicians or paramedics. In fact, most calls to which firefighters respond involve medical emergencies. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive CPR certification.
Program Information
Topics
- Drill-ground activities
- Ride-alongs
- Fire chemistry
- Fire prevention
- Public education and information
- Marketing, public and media relations
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Prerequisites
Program acceptance is contingent upon securing a liability waiver and a doctor’s release.
Program length
Two semesters
Location:
College credits
Available through Red Rocks Community College.
High School credits
First semester:
- 0.5 Intro to Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) A
- 0.5 Conceptual Chemistry (lab-based science credit)
- 0.5 Lifetime Fitness Education (PE credit)
Second semester:
- 0.5 Intro to Fire Science and EMS B
- 0.5 Conceptual Chemistry (lab-based science credit)
- 0.5 Lifetime Fitness Education (PE credit)