Emergency & Protective Services CIP Code43.9999 – Competency RecordsPossible CareersPolice, Fire & Ambulance DispatchersImmigration & Customs InspectorsIntelligence AnalystsPolice Patrol OfficersCriminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers PostsecondaryPotential CertificationsAmerican Heart Association CPR/AEDAmerican Heart Association First AidEmergency Medical Responder (EMR)National Emergency Responder CertificationNational Incident Management Systems Certification (NIMS 100,200,700 & 800)Hazardous Materials for First Responder Awareness Certificate (HAZMAT)OSHA-10Employability: Interviewing SkillsArticulated CreditsLocal Articulation Agreements Mr. SteinProgram OverviewThe 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 AttributesExpectationsProgram Safety & Physical ConsiderationsAble to lift 50 pounds & up to 100 poundsAbility to work independentlyAble to work under pressure/in adverse conditions/within time constraintsGood conflict resolution skills & an even temperament (not prone to aggressive behaviors)Essential APTITUDES for this lab–Recommended LevelsMath SkillsBasic Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Health ScienceReading ComprehensionMotor/hand/foot/eye coordinationVerbal CommunicationCritical thinkingSocial PerceptivenessJudgement & Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCoherent Clear Writing SkillsReadingExplain the main ideas or draw accurate conclusions after reading textFollow a complex multi–step procedure independentlyAnalyze and evaluate the effectiveness of an author’s argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engagingEvaluate how words and phrases shape meaning and tone in textsComprehend written text and apply it to understand tables, charts, and other visualsLearn and apply content–specific symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms correctlyApply content–specific vocabulary correctlyIdentify and explain how different ideas connect throughout textRead and understand diagnostic and schematic data to solve a problemCompare & contrast information in a textSummarize information from different written resourcesBy the end of grades 9–10 & 11–12 read & comprehend technical texts independently & proficientlyEvaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis & conclusions in technical textTextbook: Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition, Average grade reading level: 15.26WritingWrite with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audienceDevelop 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 topicUse precise language and domain–specific vocabulary, to manage the complexity of the topicEstablish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms of the disciplineProduce clear & coherent writingConstructively evaluate arguments while fairly supplying evidence to justify different viewpointsDevelop and strengthen writing by brainstorming, revising, editing & rewritingWrite with awareness to audience using program–specific vocabularyWrite routinely over short/long time frames for a range of tasks, purposes & audiencesClearly convey with precision step–by–step work completedWrite fast–paced, accurate medical and police reportsUse technology to produce, publish or share writingMath LevelsNumbers and Operations:Grade 6 – Fluency in operations with whole numbers and decimalsGrade 6 – Fraction computationsGrade 6 – Whole number exponentsGrade 7 – Fraction to decimal conversionGrade 7 – Percent and ratio problemsGrade 8 – Decimals to rational number (fraction) conversionGrade 8 – Estimate the value of irrational numbers.Algebra 1 – Problem solving with real world units, including conversionsMeasurement:NG – Units: English and Metric Precision: Nearest 1 mmGrade 6 – Unit conversion within and between measuring systemsGrade 7 – Area, volume surface area of objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, and right prismsGrade 7 – Area and circumference of a circleGrade 8 – Volume of cone, cylinder, sphereGeometry – Apply volume formulas – including pyramidAlgebraic Concepts:Grade 6 – One–step equation solutions – one variable with all non–negative componentsGrade 7 – Two–step equation solutions – one variableGrade 8 – SlopeGrade 8 – Linear relationships – rate of change and initial value – analyzing meaningGeometric ConceptsGrade 7 – Angle measure problems (supplementary, complementary, adjacent, angles of a triangle, parallel lines cut by transversal)Grade 7 – Scale drawings of geometric figuresGrade 8 – Pythagorean TheoremData and Probability:Algebra 1 – Interpret data on various displays – use to make predictionsGeometry – Scale models and drawingsTheory Time2.5 hours/dayHomework1 hour/weekLab Time3 hours/dayTestsAt least one written exam per chapterAt least one practical exam per chapterIndustry CertificationsOSHA 10PA 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 RecommendedCollege Prep English & Math are a component of the DCTS programStudy & Other SkillsAttention to detailGood attendanceBasic computer & keyboarding skillsClean criminal background checkDemonstrate initiative, responsibility, time management, & critical thinking skillsGood physical health & neat appearanceMemorization & note/test taking skillsTechnology Skills/KnowledgeUse and navigate school–issued laptopWeb navigationDatabase navigationEmail managementNavigate learning management system and instructional technology toolsVideo conferencingCertifications OfferedFirefighter I (completion at age 18)OSHA 10PA Emergency Medical ResponderNational Incident Management Systems Certifications (NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800)Hazardous materials for First Responder Awareness Certificate (HAZMAT)Post–Secondary Options and Continuing EdEmploymentFirefighterEmergency Medical ResponderSecurity OfficerFurther CertificationsPolice AcademyEmergency Medical TechnicianParamedicAssoc. DegreeCriminal JusticeFire ScienceB.S.Criminal JusticeFire ScienceHomeland SecurityEmergency ManagementGraduateCriminal JusticeHomeland SecurityEmergency Management
