Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II State Certification Exams. The program includes courses in basic fire fighter tactics, fire department management, fire investigations, CPR Training, and hazardous materials response. Students will also be prepared to take the state EMT-B certification exam. The course follows state guidelines and instruction includes hands-on exercises and case studies. Secondary students attend two years for three hours per day.
Postsecondary students attend one year for six hours per day or two years for three hours per day.
Selection Applications and documentation will be reviewed and selection will be made by committee without consideration of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, or disability to the extent required by law. Others who qualify, but are not initially selected, will be placed on an alternates list. If an applicant selected should decline the acceptance, an alternate will be notified to fill the position. Counselors are available for assistance with career counseling, academic and individual problems, and job placement. A new class begins each year starting in August and ending in June.