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EMT/Fire Training

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is designed to provide you with the Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician curriculum through a combination of lecture and practical skills.

Questions? Call 440.891.7732

Are you resourceful? Are you quick on your feet? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you have an interest in a medical, public safety, dispatching or fire service career? If so, a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or a Firefighter might be just what the doctor ordered.  The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is designed to provide you with the Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician curriculum which is a combination of lecture and practical skills.  You will participate in shadowing experiences with local emergency rooms and local fire department rescue squads.  The curriculum includes basic anatomy, foundations of fire and EMS, medical terminology, vital signs, patient assessment and medical report writing.  Upon completion, you will (provided you meet all requirements of the program) take the National Registry EMT Exam which is the certifying exam for the state of Ohio.
 
The 260-hour Firefighting course provides the highest level of fire training that is required in the state of Ohio. You will learn all aspects of firefighting.  Upon completion, you will (provided you meet all requirements of the program) take the state certifying exam.  Successful completion of this program may also lead to certification as a 911 Entry Level Dispatcher.
 
This program is offered in partnership with Cuyahoga Community College.  During the second year of this course, students must provide their own transportation to the Tri-C Public Safety Training Academy.

Students MUST be 16 years old by August 1 to enter this program.
 

Credits

High School Credit Junior Year
EMT/Fire Training: 2.5, Technology: .5, Anatomy & Physiology: 1.0

High School Credit Senior Year
EMT/Fire Training:  3.0

Certifications
APCO 911 Dispatch (Police, Fire and EMS)
CPR/First Aid
911 Emergency Medical Dispatcher
OSHA 10-Hour
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Firefighter 1 & 11
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100c & 700b

Potential College Semester Hour Credit
*See your Polaris Counselor for more information on college credit agreements.

Program Resources
Course of Study/Syllabus
Junior Program Fee & Supply List
Senior Program Fee & Supply List

Uniform Ordering


Skills

  • Pre-hospital emergency medical procedures
  • Pre-hospital emergency medical assessment
  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • 911 dispatching
  • Firefighting techniques & equipment
  • Search & rescue
  • Chemical hazards
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Emergency medical procedures
  • Fire prevention & safety
  • National Incident Management Systems 100c & 700b training


Equipment

  • Training simulators
  • Emergency response equipment
  • Splints, backboards & stretchers
  • Computer and telecommunications equipment
  • Cardiac defibrillators/monitors
  • Pulse oximeters
  • Mast pants
  • Ladders
  • Fire hoses
  • Protective clothing
  • Breathing apparatus


Career Options

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT prerequisite to Paramedic training)
  • Emergency Medial Dispatcher
  • Emergency Room Assistant
  • Private Ambulance
  • Fire Department EMT and Firefighter
  • Military Corpsman


Future Opportunities with Further Education

  • Paramedic
  • Registered Nurse
  • Physician
  • Physician's Assistant
  • Emergency Management Worker
  • Hazardous Materials Team Specialist
  • Fire Safety Inspector
  • Fire Investigator
  • Airport Emergency Management


Teacher: Susie Vigh

Email:  svigh@polaris.edu
Education:  MaEd Education, Kent State University, BSRRT – Technical Education, University of Akron
Associate Respiratory Therapy, University of Akron
Certifications:  Nationally Registered Paramedic; Firefighter; Emergency Medical Services & Fire Instructor; CPR & ACLS Instructor; Respiratory Care Practitioner
At Polaris Since:  2005
Industry Experience:  30 years in Respiratory Therapy, 35 years in Fire/EMS, 7 years active on fire departments, 16 years in EMS education, EMS instructor at Auburn Career Center, 7 years Lakeland Community College, currently on Munson Fire Department
Interests/Hobbies:  Fishing, boating, photography and travel

EMT/Fire Training 2020-2021 Advisory Members

Mr. Joshua Allen, Cleveland Heights Fire Department
Lt. Kenneth Beck, Brooklyn Fire Department
Mr. Brad Buescher, Cuyahoga Community College
Chief Jack Draves, Strongsville Fire & Emergency Services
Mr. Connor McComas, Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department
Ms. Michelle Meadows, Southwest General Health Center
Ms. Lisa Raffurty, Cuyahoga County Cecoms
Mr. Daniel Waitkus, Cuyahoga Community College 
7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
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