| Approved Site(s): | |
| Approved for Lincoln High School. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee. | |
| Grade Range: | |
| 11–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Fire Protection Technology 3,4 | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two to four semesters | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Practical Arts | |
| Course Description: | |
| Fire Protection Technology 5,6 is an advanced course for the Protection Services pathway of the Public Services industry sector, and completes the Fire Protection Technology Program at the approved site. Students learn about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) requirements, and receive instruction in National Incident Command System certification, and Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification. Students enrolled in field internships (8259, 8260) will perform community outreach on fire-prevention and fire-safety, and meet with instructors at least once a week to present a summary of their progress. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 8255, 8256: 8422 - Advanced Emergency Response (Capstone) 8259, 8260: 8422 - Advanced Emergency Response (Capstone) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th ed. | |