UC / Articulated / 5 credits

Acquire the skills necessary for a career in fire protection and fire safety. The course includes a survey of career opportunities in fire service and related fields, history of fire protection, fire loss analysis, public and private fire protection services, specific fire protection functions, fire chemistry, and physics. This class is for the student seriously considering a future career in the fire service.

To meet UC/CSU admission requirement (“G” credit), students must complete the semester and earn a grade of 70% or better.

Certification: FEMA Incident Command System 907 and 230.

Required Materials: Dark blue pants (non-denim) and dark blue shirt required (no logos).

Class meets on Mondays, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and 3 Saturdays, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - dates TBD

UC / 5 credits

Open to grades 11 & 12

Prepare to be an emergency medical services (EMS), provider. Learn about careers in fire service, sports medicine, coaching, ski patrol, lifeguarding, and emergency medical services.  Students will learn CPR principles, first aid skills, patient assessment, triage, and emergency responsibilities.

To meet UC/CSU admission requirement (“G” credit), students must complete the semester and earn a grade of 70% or better.

IMPORTANT NOTICE 1: Health occupations classes include the study of reproductive and other systems and require practicing procedures on other students and/or patients, both male and female, of differing ages.  Participation in these activities is required for a certificate of completion and continuation in the career pathway. Additionally, these classes may require heavy lifting and bending. Lastly, some programs require the submission of personal information, such as DOB and social security numbers, with state agencies and/or clinical internship partners due to licensing and security clearance requirements.

IMPORTANT NOTICE 2: Public Services classes are designed to give students both the theory and hands-on experience in the skills and knowledge required in these fields. Classroom instruction may include real depictions of graphic or violent content. Some topics in the Administration of Justice and Crime Scene Investigation classes may be sensitive to high school students. Lastly, some programs require the submission of personal information, such as DOB and social security numbers, with state agencies and/or clinical internship partners due to licensing and security clearance requirements.

Certification: Students will have an opportunity to earn an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers card.

Class meets on Tuesdays, from 4:00PM to 9:00PM.