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Fire Science & Rescue

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Pathway Outcomes

Pathway Outcomes

Students in this pathway learn how to use the necessary equipment, tools, and techniques to enter into a career in the Public Safety sector. 
 
Learning experiences include:
 
  • How and Why Fires Spread
  • Structural Fire Tactics
  • Wildland Fire Tactics
  • Emergency Rescue Equipment
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Evidence Collection
  • Fire Investigation
 
Graduates become life-long leaders whose values include teamwork, integrity and service to the people of their community 
Pathway Course Sequence

Pathway Course Sequence

Fire 100 Introduction to Fire Science
Fire 150 Introduction to Fire Rescue
Fire 200 Fire Behavior and Suppression
Fire 225 Emergency Medical Response
Fire 250 Fire Ground Operations and Special Assignments
Fire 300 Command and Legal/Ethical Questions
*Courses are sequential and require teacher approval to enroll
Education & Workforce Partners

Education & Workforce Partners

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College Credit & Industry Certification Opportunities

College Credit & Industry Certification Opportunities

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, & 900
 
American Red Cross
  • CPR for Professional Rescuers
Student Firefighter
Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • EMT/Paramedic
  • Firefighter
  • Fire Code Enforcement
  • Emergency Dispatcher