Fire Fighting
Location:
Berrien Springs High School - 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. Employment of firefighters is expected to grow by 5 percent from 2018-2028. Physically fit applicants with high test scores and some post-secondary firefighter education and paramedic training should have the best prospects.
The median annual wage of firefighters was $50,850 in 2019.
Source: United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019-20 Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Updated 11/20/2020