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Fire Academy
Do you thrive in a high-pressure environment? Do you enjoy helping others?
Do you thrive in a high-pressure environment? Do you enjoy helping others?
In this program, you will learn the academics, physical techniques and employability skills to better prepare for a career as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. You will also have the opportunity to earn your Level I and II Firefighter Certification as well as the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic certification.
Our Partnership With Stark State
Our partnership with Stark State College’s Emergency Services program will further enhance your experience and afford you numerous opportunities to train on fire and medical equipment at both the PLCC and Stark State campuses.
Career Technical Skills
Industry Recognized credentials
Possible future
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Enrollment
PLCC Fire Academy is a full time program for high school juniors and seniors. Students will have the opportunity to visit and apply during the sophomore year. Class size is limited to 20 students.
Scope, Sequence, & Curriculum
The Scope, Sequence, and Curriculum document is updated annually with input and ultimate approval from the program’s Advisory Committee of industry professionals. This document contains detailed information about all that the program has to offer its students including the program goals, program alignment with state curriculum standards, a detailed description of each course taught within the program, program grading scale, industry credentials, and college credit opportunities specific to the program, and the program teacher’s own notes and input.
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Program Fees
$250/year
College Credit Potential
All programs at PLCC have the potential for either direct articulated credits at select colleges and/or universities or are able to acquire college credits through career technical assurance guides (CTAGs) in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
On The Job Training
During the senior year, students who have met the requirements and have received a recommendation by their program instructor, have the opportunity to go on School-to-Work Job Placement. We work with our students and local employers to place them in a job that is related to their program of study, giving them real-life experience while simultaneously earning school credit.
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