Prepare for a Career in Emergency Services, Fire Protection, and Emergency Medicine

The Fire Technology Department provides students with multiple pathways into the emergency services profession through Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training.

Whether your goal is to become a firefighter, work in emergency medical services, serve in wildland fire and forestry, or simply explore a future in emergency response, our programs offer the education, hands-on training, and real-world experience needed to get started.

Our EMR program is designed as an introduction to emergency medicine for students who are interested in healthcare or emergency services but are not yet ready to commit to a full EMT program.

For those ready to take the next step, our EMT program prepares students for certification and entry-level employment in emergency medical services while also serving as a critical prerequisite for many fire service careers.

Career Pathways with a Fire Technology AS Degree:

• Structural Firefighting & Emergency Response

• Emergency Medical Services

• Wildland & Forestry Fire Careers

• Fire Prevention, Inspection & Investigation

• Industrial & Technical Fire Careers

• Education & Career Advancement

Not Sure Where to Start?

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is a great first step for anyone interested in emergency medicine, healthcare, or public safety. Explore the field, gain valuable emergency response skills, and discover whether a career in emergency services is right for you. Minimum age requirement is 16.

Ready to become an EMT?

Our EMT program provides the training required to pursue certification and begin a career in emergency medical services.