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 EMERGENCY &               
PROTECTIVE  SERVICES 
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Course Objective:

Students will obtain education and skills in the areas of firefighting, police work, and emergency medical technician.

Course Description:

This course provides three years of classroom and practical experience for entrance into the field of public safety via in-depth training to perform duties as a police officer, fire fighter, emergency medical technician, and other public safety-related careers. The application of math, English, communications, science, and physics is demonstrated throughout the course. Students receive training in social and psychological skills, vehicle and equipment operations, the judicial system, pre-hospital emergency medical crew, fire prevention and control, hazardous materials, and emergency management.

Course Topics:

Basic Civil Rights

Basic Firefighting

Basic Life Support / EMT                  

Basic Patrol Duties

First Responder                                   

CPR / AED

Corrections

Court Room Procedures

Hazmat Oral Awareness         

Securities

Required Supplies:

Uniform, Work boots, Name tag, Gloves

Textbooks:

Emergency; Jones and Bartlett; 2005. 

First Responder; Your First Response in Emergency Care, 3rd Edition; American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; 2001.

Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills; Jones and Bartlett; 2004.

Criminal Justice Today, 7th edition; Frank Schmalleger; 2003.

Police Officer’s Handbook- An Introductory Guide; Jones and Bartlett, Robert Stering; 2006.

Evidence Collection; Joseph J. Vince and William E. Sherlock; 2005.

Cooperating Companies:

Washington County Fireman’s Association – Washington, PA

Washington County Sheriff’s Department – Washington, PA 

Specialized Shop Equipment:

Fire gear, tools, and truck

Finger printing

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

EMT tools, equipment, and back boards

Police baton, cuffs, and mock guns

Police Trainer Simulator

Clinical Experience:

Washington County Fireman’s Association practice grounds – Houston, PA25

Certifications:

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)          

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)                                   

First Aid                                                                           

First Responder                                   

Hazmat Awareness

ICS Terrorism Basic Concepts                        

PA Skills Certificate 

Articulation Agreements:

Pending with Community College of Beaver County

California University of Pennsylvania – Criminal Justice 

Post-Secondary Training Options:

Community College of Allegheny County – Criminal Justice / Police Science

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania -- Criminal Justice / Police Science

Pennsylvania College of Technology – Emergency Medical Technology

Westmoreland County Community College – Fire Science / Firefighting

Belmont Technical College – Firefighter / Paramedic  

Potential Careers:

Airport Fire Fighter

Communication Personnel

Corrections Officer

Emergency Medical Technician    

Fire Alarm Maintenance                       

Fire and Arson Investigator                                       

Fire Police Personnel            

Fire Protection Engineer

Firefighter

First Responder                       

Haz-Mat Technician 

Paramedic

Police Officer

Scuba Diver

Security Officer

Special Rescue Technician                             

Emergency and Protective Service Skills:

Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.

Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.

Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Wages and Employment Trends for Emergency & Protective Service Workers:

Median Wages (2009)                             $14.42 hourly, $30,000 annually

Employment (2008)                                  211,000 employees

Projected Growth (2008-2018)            Average (7% to 13%)

Projected Need (2008-2018)                 62,000 additional employees