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When the alarm sounds will you rapidly respond to the call? Fire fighters are regarded as the true heroes of every community and are more in demand than ever before.
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What will my classes be like?
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| As you train to become a fire fighter, you'll learn how to extinguish, confine, or escape from a fire. Begin by learning fire suppression, fire chemistry, forcible entry, and search and rescue techniques. Practice what you've learned by performing drills with ropes, ladders, hoses, and a fire engine. Ride along with local fire departments to see the skills you've learned in action. Smoke the competition, become a real life hero, and climb the ladder to success. |
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Program Description
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This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level fire fighter positions. Students will learn through classroom and guided practice activities. The essentials of fire suppression skills are taught through classroom and guided practice activities. The skills include: understanding fire chemistry, wearing personal protective clothing, identifying ropes, tying knots, using fire extinguishers, performing forcible entry, carrying and raising ladders, operating self-contained breathing apparatus, employing search and rescue techniques, working with ventilation tools and practicing hose evolutions on an operating fire engine, all in a safety conscious environment. Leadership and communication skills help prepare the student for future certification. Internships are available with local business partners.
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Employment Opportunities
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- Career Fire Fighter
- Contract Fire Fighter
- Fire Chief
- Fire Fighting Instructor
- Fire Investigator
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Fire Service Officer
- Industrial Fire Fighter
- Paid-On-Call Fire Fighter
- Senior Fire Service Officer
- Specialty Certifications
- Volunteer Fire Fighter
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Contact Information
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Echtenacher, Ron, Instructor
Globerger, Eric, Instructor
Richardson, Craig, Instructor
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