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 Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters help protect the public against these dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergency situations.
They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of an accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries, or perform other vital functions.
During duty hours, firefighters must be prepared to respond immediately to a fire or any other emergency that arises. Because fighting fires is dangerous and complex, it requires organization and teamwork. Firefighters have assumed a range of responsibilities, including emergency medical services. In fact, most calls to which firefighters respond involve medical emergencies, and about half of all fire departments provide ambulance service for victims. Firefighters receive training in emergency medical procedures, and many fire departments require them to be certified as emergency medical technicians.
Learn more about careers available in Firefighting
Co-op programs in Firefighting are offered at Cibola High School, Kofa High School, and Yuma High School.
Your high school Firefighting co-op program provides you with a solid base for several career paths, depending on your career goals. Talk with your high school vocational instructor for the specific classes you should take to best prepare you for your future.
AWC offers several options for your career path including certificate programs, two-year career degrees, and two-year transfer degrees for students planning to pursue a four-year degree. Some programs you might consider include:
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Fire Science* |
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Emergency Medical Technician** |
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Paramedic* |
For more information on the programs at AWC check out their Program Finder
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