Fire Science courses

The classes 

Intro to Public Safety (9th-12th grades)

The student will learn the role and responsibilities of a law enforcement officer; discuss relevant rules, regulations, and laws; and demonstrate defensive tactics, police patrol techniques, and CPR and First Aid procedures as used in emergency situations. 


Firefighter 1 (10th-12th grades)

The course is designed for the person who seeks the knowledge and skills to function as an integral member of a firefighting team under direct or general supervision in hazardous conditions. The Fire Fighter I/II course consists of a combination of classroom study, drill field practice, and training evolutions that will prepare the fire fighter to perform most fire ground functions under the supervision of an officer or experienced firefighter. 

Firefighter 2 (10th-12th grades)

Shares the info with firefighter 1.

Fire Science 1 (10th-12th grades)

Course designed to provide students with information regarding career possibilities in firefighting and instruction in firefighting techniques. 

Fire Science 2 (10th-12th grades)

Topics include forcible entry; tactical ventilation; fire control; fire origin and causes; firefighter survival; hazards, behavior, and identification of hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction; and hazardous material operations, product control and personal protective equipment. 

Emergency Services and Management (10th-12th grades)

In Emergency Services and Management, students prepare for careers in the emergency management field. Students will learn about the integration of all public safety functions into the process of managing major natural and man-made disasters.