Location:

Berrien Springs Oronoko Fire Department

Career Opportunities Include:

· Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
· Medical First Responder (MFR)

GRADES: 11-12

Class Description

Students enrolled in Fire Fighting I & II will become part of the Berrien Springs Oronoko Fire Department Cadet program. Cadets must be at least 16 years old and have a medical release form for emergency medical treatment. Cadets will be issued full personal protective equipment along with training manuals. This is a half-day program that includes more than 225 hours of state mandated training and testing. Students who successfully pass all written and authentic testing will become state certified in Fire Fighting I & II upon reaching their 18th birthday and membership in a fire department. This certification is valid for employment anywhere in the state of Michigan.

Content Areas

· Equipment and Apparatus
· Department Organization and Operations
· Bleeding and Wound Care
· Splinting Fractures
· Patient Assessment
· Extrication of a Patient; and Patient Assessment

Career Outlook

Firefighters help protect the public against these dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergencies. They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries, or perform other vital functions.

Intense competition for jobs is expected.

Median hourly earnings of firefighters were $17.42 in 2002.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005 Edition. http://bls.gov/oco/