Public Safety
Public Safety workers are first on the scene with the skills to help where help is needed most. Our courses will prepare you for demanding and rewarding careers as an EMT, a Firefighter, or as a Hazardous Material Technician. You can also receive specialized training in areas such as Incident Command, OSHA Safety Requirements, or First Aid.

Industry Overview
Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) help protect the public against these dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergencies.

EMTs and paramedics typically are dispatched to the scene by a 911 operator and often work with police and fire department personnel. Following strict rules and guidelines, they give appropriate emergency care and, when necessary, transport the patient. Emergency treatments for more complicated problems are carried out under the direction of medical doctors by radio preceding or during transport.

During duty hours, firefighters must be prepared to respond immediately to a fire or any other emergency that arises. Because fighting fires is dangerous and complex, it requires organization and teamwork. At every emergency scene, firefighters perform specific duties assigned by a superior officer. Their duties may change several times while the company is in action. Sometimes they remain at the site of a disaster for days at a time, rescuing trapped survivors and assisting with medical treatment. [Industry Overview is condensed from U.S. Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics 2003 Career Guide to Industries: www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm]

SLTATC Programs and Courses

Programs
Each of the programs in the Public Safety Technologies Division is structured to prepare you for a vital and needed career. Each program is made up of one or more specialized courses which, when added together, will give you the specific skills you will need to succeed in the workforce. The educational content of each of our programs is carefully scrutinized by an advisory board made up of industry professionals and business leaders from the Public Safety industry to make sure you will be learning the skills businesses want their employees to have.

		Programs:
		EMT: Emergency Medical Technician, Basic				EMT: Emergency Medical Technician, Int.

Courses
Individual courses within the Public Safety Technologies Division may be taken separately or as part of a specific program. An individual class will give you a specific set of knowledge and skills. When taken as part of a program, a course becomes part of a comprehensive education designed to help you succeed in the workplace.

		Courses:
		Apparatus Driver Operator				Haz. Materials–Awareness
		Emergency Medical Technician–Basic				Haz. Materials–Operations
		Emergency Medical Technician–Intermediate				Recruit Firefighter

More Information
Because the Public Safety industry is continually evolving and changing, programs and courses at the SLTATC are constantly evolving and improving so that you receive the best and most current training. Please see the individual program and course pages for the latest information.