Emergency and Protective Services

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EPS New Syllabus 22.23

This course provides three years of classroom and practical experience for entrance into the field of public safety via in-depth training to perform duties as a police officer, fire fighter, emergency medical technician, and other public safety-related careers. The application of math, English, communications, science, and physics is demonstrated throughout the course. Students receive training in social and psychological skills, vehicle and equipment operations, the judicial system, pre-hospital emergency medical crew, fire prevention and control, hazardous materials, and emergency management.

The Emergency Services program provides an excellent foundation from which to pursue college and ultimately a career in public safety.

Interests		Skills
If you have the following interests, then this program may be for you: law enforcement firefigthting shielding people from harm protecting the environment fire prevention, detection and response computer/information security explosive devices, bomb threats and search procedures crowd control/traffic control crime scene procedures teaching others how to do something performing routine maintenance on equipment crisis intervention, and more...		If you have the following skills, then this program may be for you: Judgment and Decision Making: considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Writing: communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience Speaking: talking to others to convey information effectively Reading Comprehension: understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents Social Perceptiveness: being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do Negotiation: bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences Persuasion: persuading others to change their minds or behavior Active Learning: understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making Coordination: adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Equipment Selection: Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job Equipment Maintenance: performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed Service Orientation: actively looking for ways to help people Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Industry Certification		Uniform Requirements
Certified Protection Officer First Responder Emergency Telecommunicator CPR and First Aid		Appropriate uniform/shoes
Career Potential Upon Completion of the Program		Career Potential with further Education and Training
First Responder Dispatcher Security Officer Corrections Officer Volunteer Firefighter Fire Alarm Maintenance		Firefighter Industrial equipment parts/sales State Police Officer Sheriff Paramedic Federal Agent Police Investigator U.S. Marshall Risk Management Consultant Public Safety Administrator
Career Technical Student Orgranization		Post-secondary Options
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Nondiscrimination Policy The Greene County Career & Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or ages in its programs or activities. Career and Technical Education program offerings include: Automotive Collision and Body Repair, Automotive Technology, Building and Construction Occupations, Computer Networking Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical Occupations, Emergency and Protective Services, Health Assistant, Precision Machining, Welding and Licensed Practical Nursing (adults only). Admission to the programs depends upon availability and class size and sending school districts criteria. Inquires may be directed to the Greene County Career and Technology’s Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator at 60 Zimmerman Drive, Waynesburg, PA or call 724-627-3106.