7195

Principles of Fire and Rescue introduces students to the various roles that firefighters and emergency services workers play to protect the public from the loss of life and property. They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries or perform other vital functions. This course will introduce students to the history, terminology, and basic firefighting skills needed for a beginning firefighter. Additionally students will develop a career plan for a career in public safety; including areas of Fire Science, Homeland Security, and Emergency Medical Services.

• Required Prerequisites: none

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 periods, 2 credits per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

• Acceptance to the program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Classes are held at the Warsaw Wayne Fire Territory Training Facility.

• Transportation must be provided by the student.

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

7189

Fire Fighting Fundamentals is for those students who are seeking certification as a firefighter. This course will prepare students for the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certifications and will introduce students to NFPA 1001 which serves as the standard of measurement for all firefighters in North America. Students will learn the knowledge and hands-on practical skills for managing and controlling a hazardous materials incident required for the certifications. Furthermore, students will study how a fire behaves and will learn the basic firefighting skills needed to extinguish a fire while protecting themselves and other firefighters.

• Required Prerequisites: none

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 periods, 2 credits per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

• Acceptance to the program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Classes are held at the Warsaw Wayne Fire Territory Training Facility.

• Transportation must be provided by the student.

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

7186

Advanced Fire Fighting expands upon the principles and techniques of firefighting learned in Fire Fighting Fundamentals. Students will study fire protection systems, firefighter safety and survival. Students will also learn what fire is, the chemical hazards of combustion, and related by-products of fire. Additionally, students will gain a better understanding of fire department organization, administration, operations, and basic strategies and tactics.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Fire and Rescue and Fire Fighting Fundamentals

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

• Acceptance to the program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Classes are held at the Warsaw Wayne Fire Territory Training Facility.

• Transportation must be provided by the student.

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

7229

Fire and Rescue Capstone will prepare students to earn the EMT certification.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Fire and Rescue and Fire Fighting Fundamentals

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

• Acceptance to the program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Classes are held at the Warsaw Wayne Fire Territory Training Facility.

• Transportation must be provided by the student.

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

IMPORTANT!!!

The Principles, Concentrator A, and Concentrator B courses are all required to meet the CTE graduation pathway requirement.

If a student completes all four courses and earns the required dual credit, they should be eligible for a Technical Certificate from Ivy Tech in that pathway. 

THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE COMPLETED!