Montgomery County Public Schools

Is the Fire Science and Rescue Program Right for You?

• Do you like helping to keep your community safe?
• Are you interested in firefighting services?
• Are you interested in working in emergency medical situations?

About the Program

The Fire Science and Rescue program prepares juniors and seniors for a variety of careers in fire prevention and control and emergency medical technology. Students spend part of the day in their home high school and also attend formal training at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy. Students must complete a minimum of 393 hours of work-based learning and take certification exams. By the time they graduate from high school, students will have earned seven industry certifications and college credit. They can continue their postsecondary training at several colleges in the state.

Sample Courses

• Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
• Firefighter I
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• Firefighter II
• Rescue Technician
• National Incident Management Systems

Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician
• Fire Fighter I and II
• National Incident Management Systems
• Hazardous Materials Operation
• Rescue Technician

Local Colleges Offering a Continuation Program

• Anne Arundel Community College
• College of Southern MD
• Montgomery College
• Wor-Wic Community College
• University of Maryland University College

How to Apply

Forms and timelines for the new programs will be posted in early January 2018 at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/schoolchoice/. Updates and information will be provided on the MCPS Career Readiness website.

Contact

• Mr. Shawn Krasa, Supervisor, Work Based Learning via email at Shawn_E_Krasa@mcpsmd.org or by phone at 240-801-0919