Emergency Services and Firefighting Mgt. Each program is 1 yr. CCAT

The Emergency and Firefighting Management Services program provides high school learners with the training to become first responders. The curriculum focuses on foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for a variety of emergency situations, including fires, traffic accidents, and medical emergencies.

Required Courses: 

• 2203 Firefighting I 

• 2250 Industrial Incident command

• 2205 Firefighting II 

• 2251 Industrial Hazardous Material

Industry Credentials: 

• Haz Mat Operations

• CPR and First Aid

• NIMS (National Incident Management System) 100, 200, 700, 900

• OSHA 10

Leads to careers such as: 

• Firefighter

• EMT / Paramedic (with additional training)

• Fire Inspector or Investigator (with experience)

• Fire Captain / Battalion Chief (with experience)

• Emergency Dispatcher

• Safety Officer

• Emergency Management Specialist

• Wildland Firefighter

National Average Salary: 

• Firefighter: $55,000–$65,000

• Fire Inspector / Investigator: $65,000–$80,000

• EMT / Paramedic: $40,000–$55,000

• Emergency Management Specialist: $70,000–$85,000

• Fire Captain / Battalion Chief: $80,000–$100,000+

West Virginia Average Salary: 

• Firefighter / EMT: $38,000–$45,000 per year

• Paramedic / Fire Investigator: $45,000–$55,000 per year

• Fire Captain / Battalion Chief: $55,000–$65,000+ per year

Top-paying opportunities in WV:

• Municipal fire departments and rescue services

• Industrial and airport fire brigades

• County emergency management agencies

• State and federal fire protection services