Fire Academy & EMT
Mandatory Parent Meeting
*Attendance Required*
for upcoming Juniors who are interested in the Fire/EMT program at LaGrone
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:45pm-8:00pm at LaGrone
Certifications offered*
CPR
Basic Structure Fire Protection
EMT Basic Certification
*Certifications dependent on passing exam scores
24-25 Course Fees:
Year 1: $60 + NCTC costs
Year 2: $40 + NCTC costs
*Subject to change*
2-Year Program | Available for 11th & 12th Grade
Minimum GPA to qualify: 2.5
Dual Credit earned through NCTC: 24 college credit hours
Home campus prerequisite (required):
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Home campus prerequisite (recommended):
Principles of Health Science
Courses offered at LaGrone:
Year 1:
Firefighter I (2 credits) (14 college credit hours)
Year 2:
Firefighter II (Fall semester) (1.5 credits) (4 college credit hours)
EMT Basic (Spring semester) (2 credits) (6 college credit hours)
Knowledge and skills learned:
Search & rescue
Fire suppression
Vehicle extraction & roof ventilation
Firetruck & equipment use
Patient assessment, CPR, first aid & life support
Hazardous situation management
Hands-on "live fire" exercise
Establishing rapport with agencies, victims, families, & the public
Mandatory Parent Meeting Attendance Required
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:45-8:00pm at LaGrone Academy
