Fire Science & Emergency Services
Grade Level: 11, 12
Credits: 4.5 per year (1.5 per trimester)
Location: Onsite
Dates: Year-Long Program
Pre-Requisite: None - STEM-related classes recommended
Program Description: The Fire Science and Emergency Services program is designed to prepare students for a careers as a firefighter and other emergency services careers such as EMT, fire investigator, and building investigator. Students will learn academic requirements associated with being a firefighter. Students will use industry firefighting equirment such as hoses, turnout gear, SCBAs, and a working fire engine. Program fees apply.
Year 2 option available with instructor permission.
High School Credit Equivalencies: 1.0 - Fitness & Conditioning Activities; 1.0 - Technical Science; 2.5 - CTE
College Credits (Subject to Change):
Students who successfully meet course competencies and earn a grade of C or better may be eligible for the following college credits:
Bates Technical College: up to 15 credits
Pierce College: up to 2 credits
Certifications: Incident Command Systems (multiple certifications); First Aid/CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens
Industry Partners: Central Pierce Fire Department
Careers in this field:
Firefighter - Fire Investigator - Paramedic (EMT) - Building Inspector - Police Officer - 911 Dispatcher