Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025Class Size35 studentsCredits9.5PrerequisitePrerequisite(s): Successful completion of the application process and acceptance into Fire Academy by the Fire Technology Coordinator. Successfully pass the Basic Fire Academy Entrance Exam with a proficiency score of 70% or better and pass the Physical Agility Test. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionFire-First Responders encompasses the disciplines of EMT, IS100,& IS700. This course is designed for individuals who will come in contact with victims of illness or injury primarily in an emergency, pre-hospital environment. This course is of value to all emergency service personnel, including ambulance personnel, law enforcement personnel, fire services personnel, hospital emergency department personnel, and other rescue personnel. Topics include roles and responsibilities of first responders, as well as evaluation and treatment of illness and injury. Procedures for dealing with life threatening emergencies are presented. The student will be able to gain a functional understanding of assessment-based approaches to patient care as well as the interventions added to the EMT I scope of practice. Hazardous Material training and semi-automatic defibrillation training will be included. IS 100- Introduction to the Incident Command System introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). IS 700- This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. Additional materials fee applies. (Nontransferable, AA/AS degree only)Usually HeldTue Thu 5:00pm–9:30pm, Wed 5:00pm–8:10pm 