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Fire Service

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Focus on the principles, theory, and practices of firefighting operations and community fire issues as they pertain to public fire organizations. Hands-on, in-depth academic and practical instruction is centered on leadership, fire protection history, legal and regulatory responsibilities in emergency services, fire response strategies and mitigation, emergency medical services, incident command, and physical training/health and wellness.


Eligibility

Grades 11-12

Other Requirements

Pre-participation physical from healthcare provider (within the last year and updated annually)

Things to Consider

  1. Physical training is required throughout the program.
  2. You must have the ability to lift at least 40-50 lbs.
  3. You must have the ability to work in physically demanding and environmentally stressful conditions including (but not limited to): outside in all types of weather, on ladders, and in dark, confined spaces.
  4. Strong communication skills are necessary.
  5. You must have the ability to work as a member of a team.
  6. This program satisfies the AZ Board of Regents CTE/Fine Arts credit.

Direct Employment

  • Seasonal Wildland Firefighter
  • First Responder Operations (Hazmat)
  • Preparation to earn Firefighter 1 and 2 Certification

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Firefighter
  • Fire Inspector
  • Fire Technician
  • EMT
  • Paramedic

Locations

JTED @ Camino Seco

8727 E. 22nd St.

Schedule Availability

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 3:40 to 7:40 p.m. and two Saturdays per month 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

JTED @ Master Pieces

2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.

Schedule Availability

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:40 to 7:40 p.m. and two Saturdays per month 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

  • Semester 1: Organization and Structure of the Fire Service, Personal Responsibility for Health and Wellness, Maintenance of Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Fire Behavior, Building Construction and Structural Performance as Related to Fire Behavior, Fire Service Water Supply and Fire Streams, and Fire Ground Functions
  • Semester 2: Incident Command, Wildland Firefighting, HazMat Awareness/Operations, EMS, Extrication, and Special Operations

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Provider CPR and First Aid
  • Hazmat
  • Wildland Firefighter

Credits

3/Year


Instructor

  • Brian Danter

    Brian Danter

    Fire Services Instructor

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Uniform

  • JTED Fire Service t-shirt
  • JTED Fire Service polo shirt
  • JTED Fire Service shorts
  • Cargo pants
  • Closed-toe athletic shoes
  • JTED Fire Service sweatshirt and hat (Optional)
  • Steel toe or composite toe boots (Recommended)

Dual Enrollment

  • FSC101 – Principles of Emergency Services (3 PCC credits)
  • FSC127 – Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival (3 PCC credits)
  • FSC130 – Strength & Fitness for Fire Service (1 PCC credit)
  • FSC160 – Wildland Firefighting (2 PCC credits)
  • FSC173 – Records & Reports (0.5 PCC credit)

*Dual Enrollment Credits available to students are dependent on teacher credentials*

What is Dual Enrollment?

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Academic Classes

  • Physical Education
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

CTE Classes

  • Sports Medicine

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