Pathway: Fire & Emergency Services

Explores the philosophy & history of emergency services. Presents the history of loss of life & property in fire, major medical emergencies, & natural disasters. Covers the responsibility of emergency services in a community, the roles, values & responsibilities of a paramedic & firefighter, an overview of the ICS system & the organization & function of emergency services agencies & allied organizations, education & certification. Includes sources of professional literature, awareness and identification of hazardous materials, emergency services apparatus, fire behavior, detection & protection systems, cultural diversity, harassment in the workplace and survey of professional career opportunities and requirements.

Fire and EMS Skills is an introduction to the basic skills used in the Fire and Emergency Medical Service professions. Must have the ability to wear personal protective gear, including a helmet and breathing apparatus roughly weighing 40 pounds, and the ability to crawl 200 feet.

A continuation of Fire and EMS Skills 1. Must have the ability to wear personal protective gear, including a helmet and breathing apparatus roughly weighing 40 pounds, and the ability to crawl 200 feet.

Introductory study on wildland firefighting operations. Self-paced online coursework includes study through National Fire Academy, physical conditioning, and hands-on skills. This course will prepare students for certifications required for future employment and introduce students to the organizations that provide wildland firefighting coverage in Oregon and the US.

This is a leadership class in conjunction with EMS Skills 1. Students will model skills and behavior for peers. Must have the ability to wear personal protective gear, including a helmet and breathing apparatus roughly weighing 40 pounds, and the ability to crawl 200 feet.

Students will learn about the organization, rules, requirements and regulations of fire departments. They will study and practice the tools and techniques used by firefighters to control or extinguish fires; and examine the behavior of fires. This course will also include emergency medical procedures and services. Transportation not included.

Students will learn about the organization, rules, requirements and regulations of fire departments. They will study and practice the tools and techniques used by firefighters to control or extinguish fires; and examine the behavior of fires. This course will also include emergency medical procedures and services. Transportation not included.