Fire Science
(Off Campus Program)
Program Description:
This two-year program open to juniors and seniors, allows students to explore a career in the emergency services field with emphasis on developing fundamental skills in the fire and emergency medical fields. In addition to studying fire science and emergency medicine, cadets are taught skills in team building, decision-making and problem solving. This hands-on course is also physically demanding at times. Cadets participate in training fires and are given instruction in advanced first aid/CPR. Successful completion of the program, with a grade of "B" or better, may result in college credit.
Students in the Fire Science program year one will learn:
Students in the Fire Science program year two will learn:
Program Benefits:
Prerequisites:
First and Second Year Cadets must have the following in order to be a participant in the Fire Cadet Program:
Recommendations:
Program of Study
Career Opportunities:
Supply List / Student Costs:
If you have concerns regarding these expenses, please see Peggy Leifheit in our Business Office. There are funds available for qualifying students. Ms. Leifheit can be reached at 360-604-1050 ext. 2158 or at [email protected].
Locations and Instructors:
(Off Campus Program)
Program Description:
This two-year program open to juniors and seniors, allows students to explore a career in the emergency services field with emphasis on developing fundamental skills in the fire and emergency medical fields. In addition to studying fire science and emergency medicine, cadets are taught skills in team building, decision-making and problem solving. This hands-on course is also physically demanding at times. Cadets participate in training fires and are given instruction in advanced first aid/CPR. Successful completion of the program, with a grade of "B" or better, may result in college credit.
Students in the Fire Science program year one will learn:
- Washington State Occupational First Aid/CPR
- Basic firefighting skills
- Teamwork and cooperation skills
- Apply concepts and mathematical procedures
- Hydraulics
- Application of science and physics to the fire ground
- HazMat awareness
- Physical training
Students in the Fire Science program year two will learn:
- Wildland firefighting skills
- Advanced firefighting skills and application
- HazMat operations
- Ride-Along firefighting experience
- Physical training
Program Benefits:
- 3 high school credits
- Possible high school credit equivalency for science or PE in some districts. Check out your district's offerings by going to our programs page and clicking on "Credit Equivalency". To jump there now, click here.
- Preparation for next level of education/training
- Opportunity for scholarships
- HazMat certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Up to 26 college credits (13 credits per year) may be earned toward a fire science degree at Lower Columbia Community College
Prerequisites:
First and Second Year Cadets must have the following in order to be a participant in the Fire Cadet Program:
- Reading proficiency at 10th grade level
- Excellent high school attendance record
- Application (students completing through Cascadia Technical Academy must also complete a Cascadia Tech application)
- Good physical condition (student must pass a sports physical)
- Hepatitis B vaccine series (started or completed) or signed waiver
- Negative TB test - no older than one year prior to the first day of class
- Negative urinalysis drug screen - no older than two months before the first day of class
- Liability release form
- Must provide own transportation to training site
- Must pass 1st year program with a B grade or better to qualify for 2nd year; limited space available
Recommendations:
- Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1, Chemistry, Physics, Health and PE classes
Program of Study
Career Opportunities:
- Local and state law enforcement cadets
- Dispatcher
- EMT
- Firefighter
- Forest Fire Fighter
- Forest Fire Fighter Inspector
- Training Officer
- Rescue Worker
- Hazardous Materials Responder
- Emergency Management and Response Coordinator
- Emergency Planning Manager
Supply List / Student Costs:
- Students will be issued firefighting gear and will be required to pay a $120 lab fee (book, t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirt, and name tag)
- The fire districts require drug testing which will require payment to the contracted testing company of the student's choosing (Drug test to be done on student's own accord, district does not do pre-screening.)
- Cost of a sports physical
- Family medical insurance or student accident insurance is required
- Vehicle insurance required if student is driving to class.
If you have concerns regarding these expenses, please see Peggy Leifheit in our Business Office. There are funds available for qualifying students. Ms. Leifheit can be reached at 360-604-1050 ext. 2158 or at [email protected].
Locations and Instructors:
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Clark County Fire District 3
Captain Larry Bauska, Program Coordinator [email protected] (360)892-2331 Web location: http://www.fire3.org 17718 NE 159 Street, Brush Prairie, WA 98606 The following high schools attend at this location: Camas, Excelsior, Hayes Freedom, Heritage, Hockinson, Union, Washougal Class Days and Times: Monday-Friday 7:50 am – 10:20 am (Passing time 7:35 – 7:50 a.m. and 10:20 – 10:35 a.m.) |
Clark County Fire District 6
Captain Scott Johns, Site Coordinator [email protected] (360)576-1195 Web location: http://www.ccfd6.org 8800 NE Hazel Dell Ave. Vancouver, WA 98665 The following high schools attend at this location: Columbia River, Evergreen, Fort Vancouver, HeLa, Hudson's Bay, iQ Academy, Legacy, Mountain View, Skyview Class Days and Times: Monday-Friday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm (Passing time 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.) |
Clark County Fire & Rescue Station 26
Fire Fighter Dan Ferber, Site Coordinator [email protected] (360)687-4535 Web Location: http://www.clarkfr.org 21609 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground, WA 98604 The following high schools attend at this location: Battle Ground, CAM, LaCenter, Prairie, Ridgefield, River HomeLink, Summit View, Woodland Class Days and Times: Monday-Friday 7:50 am – 10:20 am (Passing time 7:35 – 7:50 a.m. and 10:20 – 10:35 a.m.) |
Fire Cadet Program Managers:
Chief John Nohr, Division Chief of Operations [email protected] Firefighter Dan Ferber, Lead Site Coordinator [email protected] |
