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Charge the fire hose line and make your attack in our campus burn building. Break out the crash cart in our ambulance and be ready to shout "Clear!". All of this excitement during your education at Hocking College! Check out Fire and Emergency Services.
The Program
Prepare to meet community needs for fire and emergency medical protection. One year of fire fighting and one year of emergency medical- you decide the order of your program. Chartered through the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, the fire fighter portion of the program offers four certification courses:
Volunteer Firefighter Training Paid Firefighter Training:
- 240 Hour Basic Recruit Training
- Fire Fighter I
- Fire Fighter II
The Emergency Medical portion of the program enables you to take the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) exam after one quarter. Upon graduation, you can take the National Registry EMT- P exam to become a paramedic, too.
- Fire Charter Certificate Number #OH315
- Ohio Accreditation EMT- B #OH315
- Ohio Accreditation EMT - P #OH315
Also, explore several of the additional certificate options to specialize your training:
- River Rescue
- Ice Rescue
- Wildland Firefighting
- Hazardous Materials
Become a member of the Fire Science Club. You'll be involved with professional networking and may be selected for the student team that competes in the annual Ohio Firefighter Combat Challenge!
Learn By Doing
Fight real fire in our burn building, experience the heat of fighting fire first-hand and then analyze the situation to increase your understanding. Work through the search and rescue maze, or the SCBA maze. Check out the action on the burn pad and the rappelling tower.
Test your skills in our campus ambulance and the emergency medical lab that simulates an emergency room. Also, log hours of on-the-job training in clinical experiences with local ambulance companies and health care providers.
Jobs for Grads
Out of the Gate - Right after graduating grads find jobs as firefighter paramedics with full-time, paid fire departments, governmental and privately owned emergency services, industrial fire, health, or emergency services, police, forest, and recreation services.Most jobs will be civil service positions. You must pass a civil service exam to be considered for employment. Agencies may also require physical ability testing and background investigations.
Fire and Emergency Services
Job Market Outlook
- Expected to grow faster than the average for all occupation through 2014.
- Applicants with the best opportunities are those who are physically fit and score the highest on physical conditioning and mechanical aptitude exams.
What Can I Expect to Earn
Among other factors, salaries may vary by geographic region, cost of living, and employee’s previous experience. The following salary information is based on national averages.
Hourly earnings of Fire Fighters in May 2004:
| $18.43 |
$13.65-$24.14 |
$9.71 |
$29.21 |
Job Outlook & Earnings from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition,Fire Fighting Occupations on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos158.htm
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Job Market Outlook
- Expected to grow faster than the average for all occupation through 2014.
- Job opportunities should be best in private ambulance services.
- EMTs and paramedics who have advanced certifications, such as EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic, should enjoy the most favorable prospects.
What Can I Expect to Earn
Among other factors, salaries may vary by geographic region, cost of living, and employee’s previous experience. The following salary information is based on national averages.
Earnings of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in May 2004:
| $25,310 |
$19,970-$33,210 |
$16,090 |
$43,240 |
Job Outlook & Earnings from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition,Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Occupations on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos101.htm
Accreditation/Approval
Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus OH 43223
(800)233-0785
EMT-B Basic - Ohio Accreditation Certificate #OH315
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus OH 43223
(800)233-0785
EMT-Paramedic - Ohio Accreditation Certificate #OH315
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus OH 43223
(800)233-0785
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