Fire Science

Fire Science Technology prepares students to become certified as a Firefighter while completing training in areas like fire suppression, search and rescue and basic first aid. Students will be immersed in fire training through drills in the burn trailer, operation of fire hoses for suppressing car and structure fires, extricating victims from car accidents and learning how to provide emergency first aid to patients.

EMT

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic prepares students to become licensed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as an EMT-Basic. Licensing requires proficiency in skills performance and academic assessment. First-year seniors can complete the EMT portion of the Fire Science & EMT program. 

Important Links:

NREMT: http://www.nremt.org

MEMSA: www.memsa.org

Successful completion of the CTC Emergency Medical Technician program combined with licensure by the Missouri Division of Emergency Medical Services in accordance with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians may result in 8 hours of Articulated College Credit for students who enroll in Paramedics program offered at Metropolitan Community College (EMTP 150).

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic is offered to 12th grade students only. Students who have completed Fire Science Technology as 11th grade students are given enrollment priority. If slots are available, 12th grade students may be accepted as 1st year seniors.