Public Safety I

This course is the introductory course to our program. First year students will have the opportunity to discover and explore the 3 Main "Shreds" of the Public Safety Profession: Law and Justice, Fire Sciences, and EMT. During the course of instruction, students will define the 5 career pathways which will help them in making the decision what area they would like to work in. Students will also begin the process of understanding and honing discipline and professionalism skills required of them when working in the field. In addition to creating a resume and career portfolio, students will have the added benefit of obtaining 5 FEMA certifications during this year of instruction.

Certifications Gained During this Course:

• IS100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS700 - Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS800 - National Response Framework
• IS317 - Community Emergency Response Teams