Instructor:	Employment (2004)
Jeff Wodarcyk	656,000 employees
jwodarcyk@wactc.net
(724) 746-2890 ext. 152	Projected Growth (2004-2014)
	Faster than Average (21-35%)
Textbook:
Emergency, Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured; Jones and Bartlett; 2005 9th	Projected Need (2004-2014)
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills; Jones and Bartlett; 2004	74,000 to 264,000  additional employees
Criminal Justice Today, 7th edition; Frank Schmalleger; 2003
Criminal Justice Today, 7th edition; Frank Schmalleger; 2003	Required Supplies
Evidence Collection; Joseph J. Vince and William E. Sherlock; 2005	Uniform
	Work Boots
Wages and Trends:	Name Tag
Median Wages (2004)	Gloves
$12.32 to 21.92 hourly
$25,630 to 45,000 annually

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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 Firefighting
Basic Life Support / EMT
Corrections
First Responder 
Basic Patrol Duties
Securities
Hazmat Oral Awareness
Court Room Procedures
CPR / AED
Basic Civil Rights

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

Certifications

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
IPA Skills Certificate

 Articulation Agreements

Belmont Technical College
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 – Fire fighter /Paramedic

Potential Careers

Emergency Medical Technician 
Fire Protection Engineer
Fire Fighter
Communication Personnel
Haz-Mat Technician
Police Officer
Fire and Arson Investigator
Fire Police Personnel
Paramedic Fire Alarm Maintenance
Correction Officer
Scuba Diver
Special Rescue Technician
Airport Fire Fighter
Security Officer
First Responder 

Emergency and Protective Service Skills

Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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.

 

 

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