The Emergency and Firefighting Management Services pathway encompasses training workers involved in public safety and rapid responses to fires and emergency situations.

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed in the fire service field including proper procedures for incident response involving automobile rescue, extrication, and fires, the role of emergency medical care in fire services, and basic emergency medical care.

The Emergency and Firefighting Management Services Program of Study focuses on the knowledge and skills to be first responders to fires and other emergencies and to manage services within the field.

• Proper procedures used in responding to a structure fire; safety procedures, lifting and carrying of equipment; forcible entry; rescue; use of radio equipment; working in hazardous environments; fire attack; advancement of hose lines and ventilation; disabling utilities; set-up of supply lines and fire apparatus; and hazardous materials awareness

• Proper procedures for incident response involving automobile rescue, extrication, and fires; the role of emergency medical care in fire service; and basic emergency medical care

• Basics of: Human anatomy and physiology, Pharmacology, and Medical terminology

• Instructor will lead hands-on workshops dealing with cardiac, respiratory, and toxicological and metabolic emergencies

• Learn to control bleeding, apply splints, assist with childbirth, administer oxygen, and perform CPR and other basic life support skills

• Firefighter I

• CPR & First Aid Certification

• EMT-B Certification

• Firefighter II

• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

• HAZMAT Operations

• Municipal Firefighter

• Fire Marshall

• Federal Firefighter

• Fire Investigator

• Industrial Firefighter

• Emergency Medical Technician

Ability to keep calm in a crisis, strong concentration, ability to pass physical performance assessment.

Students interested in Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services at PCTC should have good motor skills, be able to focus and work under high pressure situations, the ability to lift heavy loads, be able to pass physical assessments, be patient and compassionate.

• Students must pass curriculum safety component to continue in the program.

This program participates in the West Virginia Department of Education Simulated Workplace environment.
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Students will be provided with any technology instruction, devices and software required.

Students may enroll in SkillsUSA.

2 Academic Years (22 months) – 1080 clock hours (Secondary & Adult part-time enrollment)

1 Academic Year (10 months) – 1080 clock hours (Adult full-time enrollment)

Consisting of eight (8), nine-week courses of 135 clock hours each

Course Frequency: Each course offered once each academic year

Secondary & Adult Part-time schedule shown below.

Adult Full-time schedule includes the 1st year schedule in the morning and the 2nd year schedule in the afternoon

• 2203 Fire fighting

• 1

  2251 Industrial Hazardous Material

• 2205 Fire Fighting

• 2

  2250 Industrial Incident Command

• 3052 Transitional Math

• 0792 Emergency Services

• 1

  0732 Emergency Services

• 2

  2209 Driver/Operator

• 0520 Work-based Integration and Transition

SYLLABUS

This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed in the fire service field including the basic fundamentals of firefighting. Students will demonstrate proper procedures used in responding to a structure fire; safety procedures, lifting and carrying of equipment; forcible entry; rescue; use of radio equipment; working in hazardous environments; fire attack; advancement of hose lines and ventilation; disabling utilities; set‐up of supply lines and fire apparatus; and hazardous materials awareness.

Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide students with authentic learning experiences, employability skills, and instruction through Simulated Workplace. Teachers are responsible for providing work-based learning opportunities ensuring students submit timecards. Students are encouraged to become active members of a career technical student organization (CTSO) - SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and standards.

This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills related to the use of hazardous materials in an industrial setting. Topics include OSHA General Industry Standards and other consensus and proprietary standards relating to the use of hazardous materials; flammable and combustible liquids; compressed gases; LP‐gases; cryogenic liquids; processes such as spraying and dipping; and use of electrical equipment in hazardous locations.

Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide students with authentic learning experiences, employability skills, and instruction through Simulated Workplace. Teachers are responsible for providing work-based learning opportunities ensuring students submit timecards. Students are encouraged to become active members of a career technical student organization (CTSO) - SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and standards.

This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed in the fire service field including proper procedures for incident response involving automobile rescue, extrication, and fires; the role of emergency medical care in fire service; and basic emergency medical care. Students will analyze emergency scenes to develop and execute emergency action plans; cover a fire scene and demonstrate proper procedure to preserve property and the chain of evidence when presented with evidence of criminal activity; analyze the role of the first responder to acts of terrorism; and analyze and demonstrate the role of fire service in fire prevention and education in the community.

Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide students with authentic learning experiences, employability skills, and instruction through Simulated Workplace. Teachers are responsible for providing work-based learning opportunities ensuring students submit timecards. Students are encouraged to become active members of a career technical student organization (CTSO) - SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and standards.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of advanced firefighting techniques and industrial fire protection standards. Students will learn about Incident Command Systems (ICS), communication protocols, radio systems, record-keeping procedures, and industrial-specific adaptations of firefighting strategies. Additionally, the course covers the selection, maintenance, and proper use of protective equipment, gas detectors, and oxygen meters in industrial settings.

Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide students with authentic learning experiences, employability skills, and instruction through Simulated Workplace. Teachers are responsible for providing work-based learning opportunities ensuring students submit timecards. Students are encouraged to become active members of a career technical student organization (CTSO) - SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and standards.

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of foundational concepts essential for success in the field of emergency medical services (EMS). Students will develop proficiency in identifying topographic terms, understanding anatomy and physiology of major body systems, and applying writing skills in a law and public safety environment. Emphasis is placed on safety practices, client/patient interaction, EMS operations, and information collection within the EMS framework.

Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide students with authentic learning experiences, employability skills, and instruction through Simulated Workplace. Teachers are responsible for providing work-based learning opportunities ensuring students submit timecards. Students are encouraged to become active members of a career technical student organization (CTSO) - SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and standards.

This course provides comprehensive training in essential emergency medical procedures. Students learn airway management techniques, cardiovascular and respiratory system assessment, trauma management, and medication administration. Special emphasis is placed on legal and ethical considerations, client/patient confidentiality, and obtaining consent. Through hands-on demonstrations and theoretical discussions, students gain practical skills for Healthcare Provider certification and readiness for careers in emergency medical services.

Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide students with authentic learning experiences, employability skills, and instruction through Simulated Workplace. Teachers are responsible for providing work-based learning opportunities ensuring students submit timecards. Students are encouraged to become active members of a career technical student organization (CTSO) - SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and standards.

Skills in this course focus on the professional qualifications required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1002 for fire apparatus drivers/pump operators in the fire service field.

Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide students with authentic learning experiences, employability skills, and instruction through Simulated Workplace. Teachers are responsible for providing work-based learning opportunities ensuring students submit timecards. Students are encouraged to become active members of a career technical student organization (CTSO) - SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and standards.

This course allows students to integrate theory and practice by interacting with industry professionals. Students will study various requirements for employability including ethics, communication, teamwork, and professionalism. Students will participate in hands-on, digital, or work-based experiences related to industry settings to practice skill sets and to transition from student to employee. A supervised project will be developed in one or more of the following categories: Entrepreneurship (ownership or operation of a business); Placement (employment or internship); Research and Experimentation (planning and/or conducting a scientific experiment); Exploration (exploration of related careers through activities such as shadowing employees in various work settings, conducting on-line research, attending professional development activities, etc.). Students will develop materials to supplement their Simulated Workplace portfolios.

Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide students with authentic learning experiences, employability skills, and instruction through Simulated Workplace. Teachers are responsible for providing work-based learning opportunities ensuring students submit timecards. Students are encouraged to become active members of a career technical student organization (CTSO) - SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and standards.