DCTS - Emergency & Protective Services

CIP Code

43.9999 – Competency Records

Possible Careers

Police, Fire & Ambulance Dispatchers
Immigration & Customs Inspectors
Intelligence Analysts
Police Patrol Officers
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers Postsecondary

Potential Certifications

American Heart Association CPR/AED
American Heart Association First Aid
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
National Emergency Responder Certification
National Incident Management Systems Certification (NIMS 100,200,700 & 800)
Hazardous Materials for First Responder Awareness Certificate (HAZMAT)
OSHA-10
Employability: Interviewing Skills

Instructor: Scott Stein

Program Overview

The Emergency and Protective Services program offers a comprehensive public safety education to students interested in pursuing a career or volunteering in the emergency medical, law enforcement, fire, security, industrial safety or emergency management services. Students work with protective service professionals to gain first-hand experience in all areas of these exciting professions. Units of study include cadet firefighting, law enforcement, emergency medical services, communications and report writing, public speaking and physical training.

Skill Alignment Chart (Click to Expand)

Educational & Physical Attributes	Expectations
Program Safety & Physical Considerations	Able to lift 50 pounds & up to 100 pounds Ability to work independently Able to work under pressure/in adverse conditions/within time constraints Good conflict resolution skills & an even temperament (not prone to aggressive behaviors)
Essential APTITUDES for this lab–Recommended Levels	Math Skills Basic Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Health Science Reading Comprehension Motor/hand/foot/eye coordination Verbal Communication Critical thinking Social Perceptiveness Judgement & Decision Making Complex Problem Solving Coherent Clear Writing Skills
Reading	Explain the main ideas or draw accurate conclusions after reading text Follow a complex multi–step procedure independently Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of an author’s argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging Evaluate how words and phrases shape meaning and tone in texts Comprehend written text and apply it to understand tables, charts, and other visuals Learn and apply content–specific symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms correctly Apply content–specific vocabulary correctly Identify and explain how different ideas connect throughout text Read and understand diagnostic and schematic data to solve a problem Compare & contrast information in a text Summarize information from different written resources By the end of grades 9–10 & 11–12 read & comprehend technical texts independently & proficiently Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis & conclusions in technical text Textbook: Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition, Average grade reading level: 15.26
Writing	Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience Develop and analyze the topic with relevant, well–chosen, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic Use precise language and domain–specific vocabulary, to manage the complexity of the topic Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms of the discipline Produce clear & coherent writing Constructively evaluate arguments while fairly supplying evidence to justify different viewpoints Develop and strengthen writing by brainstorming, revising, editing & rewriting Write with awareness to audience using program–specific vocabulary Write routinely over short/long time frames for a range of tasks, purposes & audiences Clearly convey with precision step–by–step work completed Write fast–paced, accurate medical and police reports Use technology to produce, publish or share writing
Math Levels	Numbers and Operations: Grade 6 – Fluency in operations with whole numbers and decimals Grade 6 – Fraction computations Grade 6 – Whole number exponents Grade 7 – Fraction to decimal conversion Grade 7 – Percent and ratio problems Grade 8 – Decimals to rational number (fraction) conversion Grade 8 – Estimate the value of irrational numbers. Algebra 1 – Problem solving with real world units, including conversions Measurement: NG – Units: English and Metric Precision: Nearest 1 mm Grade 6 – Unit conversion within and between measuring systems Grade 7 – Area, volume surface area of objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, and right prisms Grade 7 – Area and circumference of a circle Grade 8 – Volume of cone, cylinder, sphere Geometry – Apply volume formulas – including pyramid Algebraic Concepts: Grade 6 – One–step equation solutions – one variable with all non–negative components Grade 7 – Two–step equation solutions – one variable Grade 8 – Slope Grade 8 – Linear relationships – rate of change and initial value – analyzing meaning Geometric Concepts Grade 7 – Angle measure problems (supplementary, complementary, adjacent, angles of a triangle, parallel lines cut by transversal) Grade 7 – Scale drawings of geometric figures Grade 8 – Pythagorean Theorem Data and Probability: Algebra 1 – Interpret data on various displays – use to make predictions Geometry – Scale models and drawings
Theory Time	2.5 hours/day
Homework	1 hour/week
Lab Time	3 hours/day
Tests	At least one written exam per chapter At least one practical exam per chapter Industry Certifications OSHA 10 PA Emergency Medical Responder (PA EMR) National Incident Management Systems Certifications (NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800) Hazardous materials for First Responder Awareness Certificate (HAZMAT) NOCTI (mandatory for all CTE programs)
POS Academics and Electives Recommended	College Prep English & Math are a component of the DCTS program
Study & Other Skills	Attention to detail Good attendance Basic computer & keyboarding skills Clean criminal background check Demonstrate initiative, responsibility, time management, & critical thinking skills Good physical health & neat appearance Memorization & note/test taking skills
Technology Skills/Knowledge	Use and navigate school–issued laptop Web navigation Database navigation Email management Navigate learning management system and instructional technology tools Video conferencing
Certifications Offered	Firefighter I (completion at age 18) OSHA 10 PA Emergency Medical Responder National Incident Management Systems Certifications (NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800) Hazardous materials for First Responder Awareness Certificate (HAZMAT)
Post–Secondary Options and Continuing Ed	Employment Firefighter Emergency Medical Responder Security Officer Further Certifications Police Academy Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Assoc. Degree Criminal Justice Fire Science B.S. Criminal Justice Fire Science Homeland Security Emergency Management Graduate Criminal Justice Homeland Security Emergency Management