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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:
Industry Certifications Available:
Prerequisites:
First and Second Year Cadets must have the following in order to be a participant in the Fire Cadet Program:
Recommendations:
Note: Upon acceptance into the program, student and parent/guardian are required to attend the orientation at the off-campus Fire Science classroom site.
Career Opportunities:
Credit Equivalencies and College Credit:
Click here to learn more about credit equivalencies.
Click here to learn more about the articulation agreements and college credits available for each program.
Program Supply List / Student Costs:
Please plan ahead. Some programs require that uniforms, supplies, and other program specific related items be purchased or completed prior to the first day of school. To access the list for this program’s uniform, supply and other program related costs please click here.
Note: It is recommended that all students attending Cascadia Technical Academy have medical insurance. Family medical insurance or student accident insurance is required for students participating in internships or clinicals. Student accident insurance is available through the sending high school.
If you have concerns regarding these expenses, please contact Melissa Downing. There are funds available for qualifying students. Ms. Downing can be reached at 360-604-1062 or at Melissa.Downing@evergreenps.org. Ms. Downing is available during the school year when school is in session.
Schools Attending
Locations and Instructors Class Days and Times
Camas
Discovery
Hayes Freedom
Heritage
Hockinson
Union
Washougal
Clark County Fire Dist. No. 3
17718 NE 159 St.
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
360-892-2331
http://www.fire3.org
Program Coordinator
Captain Larry Bauska,
larry.bauska@evergreenps.org
Monday-Friday
Session 1
7:50 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
(Passing times are
7:35 – 7:50 a.m. and
10:20 – 10:35 a.m.)
Columbia River
Evergreen
Fort Vancouver
HeLa
Hudson’s Bay
Legacy
Mountain View
Skyview
Vancouver Flex
Clark County Fire Dist. No. 6
8800 NE Hazel Dell Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98665
360-576-1195
http://www.ccfd6.org
Asst. Chief David Russell
David.russell@ccfd.org
Site Coordinator
Firefighter/EMT Travis Dick
travis.dick@evergreenps.org
Monday-Friday
Session 2
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(Passing times are
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. and
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.)
Battle Ground
CAM
La Center
Prairie
Ridgefield
River HomeLink
Summit View
Woodland
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue
21609 NE 72 Ave.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
360-887-6225
http://www.clarkfr.org
Site Coordinator
Firefighter/Paramedic Josh Haldeman
josh.haldeman@evergreenps.org
Monday-Friday
Session 1
7:50 am – 10:20 a.m.
(Passing times are
7:35 – 7:50 a.m. and
10:20 – 10:35 a.m.)
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
- High school credit equivalency (.5 lab science elective and .5 P.E. at the discretion of the sending school district)
- Preparation for next level of education/training
- Opportunity for scholarships
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Up to 12 college credits may be earned toward a fire science degree at Portland Community College
Industry Certifications Available:
- ICS 100 Introduction to ICS (Incident Command System)
- ICS 200 Basic ICS for Initial Response
- ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS 700 Introduction to the NIMS (National Incident Management System)
- ICS 800 Introduction to NRF (National Response Framework)
- First Aid/CPR
- S130/190 Introduction to Wildfire Behavior
- FF1 (Fire Fighter 1)
- FF2 (Fire Fighter 2)
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
Note: Upon acceptance into the program, student and parent/guardian are required to attend the orientation at the off-campus Fire Science classroom site.
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
Credit Equivalencies and College Credit:
Click here to learn more about credit equivalencies.
Click here to learn more about the articulation agreements and college credits available for each program.
Program Supply List / Student Costs:
Please plan ahead. Some programs require that uniforms, supplies, and other program specific related items be purchased or completed prior to the first day of school. To access the list for this program’s uniform, supply and other program related costs please click here.
Note: It is recommended that all students attending Cascadia Technical Academy have medical insurance. Family medical insurance or student accident insurance is required for students participating in internships or clinicals. Student accident insurance is available through the sending high school.
If you have concerns regarding these expenses, please contact Melissa Downing. There are funds available for qualifying students. Ms. Downing can be reached at 360-604-1062 or at Melissa.Downing@evergreenps.org. Ms. Downing is available during the school year when school is in session.
Schools Attending
Locations and Instructors Class Days and Times
Camas
Discovery
Hayes Freedom
Heritage
Hockinson
Union
Washougal
Clark County Fire Dist. No. 3
17718 NE 159 St.
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
360-892-2331
http://www.fire3.org
Program Coordinator
Captain Larry Bauska,
larry.bauska@evergreenps.org
Monday-Friday
Session 1
7:50 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
(Passing times are
7:35 – 7:50 a.m. and
10:20 – 10:35 a.m.)
Columbia River
Evergreen
Fort Vancouver
HeLa
Hudson’s Bay
Legacy
Mountain View
Skyview
Vancouver Flex
Clark County Fire Dist. No. 6
8800 NE Hazel Dell Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98665
360-576-1195
http://www.ccfd6.org
Asst. Chief David Russell
David.russell@ccfd.org
Site Coordinator
Firefighter/EMT Travis Dick
travis.dick@evergreenps.org
Monday-Friday
Session 2
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(Passing times are
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. and
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.)
Battle Ground
CAM
La Center
Prairie
Ridgefield
River HomeLink
Summit View
Woodland
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue
21609 NE 72 Ave.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
360-887-6225
http://www.clarkfr.org
Site Coordinator
Firefighter/Paramedic Josh Haldeman
josh.haldeman@evergreenps.org
Monday-Friday
Session 1
7:50 am – 10:20 a.m.
(Passing times are
7:35 – 7:50 a.m. and
10:20 – 10:35 a.m.)
