Required Supplies:
Uniform
Work Boots
Name Tag
Gloves
Textbook:Emergency, Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured; Jones and Bartlett; 2005 9th
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.
Wages and Employment Trends:Median Wages (2004)
$12.32 to $21.92 hourly
$25,630 to $45,600 annually
Employment (2004)
192,000 to 639,000 employees
Projected Growth (2004-2014)
Faster than average (21-35%)
Projected Need (2004-2014)
74,000 to 264,000 additional employees
EMERGENCY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Jeff Wodarcykjwodarcyk@wactc.net
(724) 746-2890 ext. 152 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
Fire gear, tools, and truck
Finger printing
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
EMT tools, equipment, and back boards
Police baton, cuffs, and mock guns
Clinical Experience:
Washington County Fireman’s Association practice grounds – Washington, PA (Fridays)
Certifications:
| Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
| Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | IPA Skills Certificate |
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: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.