MED/FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

20 months
Credits Required for Graduation: 72
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Called to Serve

Peoples’ lives can change in an instant when there is physical injury inflicted or an out of control fire imposing danger or damage. The Med/Fire Rescue Services program is designed for the individual with a strong desire to help people in these life-threatening situations.  The lives of individuals often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians, paramedics and fire fighters.   Individuals who feel the call to serve mankind find this career a rewarding experience.

This Is No Ordinary Job

Every day is an adventure in a Med/Fire Rescue Services career.  Med/Fire Rescue Service responsibilities include controlling and extinguishing fires, protecting life and property, administering emergency and lifesaving services both on the scene and during transportation and delivery to hospitals, assisting in the recovery from disasters, providing aircraft fire rescue, and playing an important role in the control and clean-up of spills and hazardous chemical incidents.

High Demand

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the regional and national trends show a significant increase over the next ten years in career opportunities in the Med/Fire Rescue Services profession.  Although many small med/fire rescue departments are volunteer positions, the larger areas and cities employ hundreds to thousands of technicians.  More recently, these departments significantly expanded the duties performed by the Med/Fire Rescue Services personnel, which  resulted in an increase of hiring qualified employees.

Quick Thinking…

is essential in the Med/Fire Rescue Services field.  Individuals employed in this area usually respond to a 911 call and need to react quickly.  These individuals deal with people in vulnerable situations and need a strong understanding of human nature.  Med/Fire Rescue Service Technicians are compassionate, understanding, level-headed, and team-players.  The profession requires good coordination, strength, physical stamina, and agility.

Recommended Background Courses

Although not required, the following courses are beneficial to this course of study prior to attending Lake Area Technical Institute:  Science, Biology, Anatomy, Psychology, English.