The Fire Protection Technology program offers career training in Fire Prevention and Fire Suppression. Both degree programs include training and education for those entering the career field and for those already employed. The program also offers two certificates; Firefighter-EMT is a beginner program and will prepare students with an entry level skill set to meet minimum qualifications to enter the industry, the Fire Service Supervision and Management certificate is designed to build and advance existing education and skills to advance into management and leadership positions within the fire service. Chemeketa has a well-equipped fire station and training center on the Salem Campus and at the Emergency Services Regional Training Center in nearby Brooks, Oregon. Coursework is accredited by the Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training and by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. Classes in this program are offered in the traditional on-campus classroom setting for students just beginning their fire protection training, and by distance education for fire service professionals active in the field. Distance education may include earning college credit for prior learning such as local training and work experience, individualized instructional contracts, transfer credits from local schools, and independent study courses online or by correspondence. For information about distance education, call 503.399.5163.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Firefighter-EMT certificate should be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

1. Exhibit safety practices as a response team member when engaged in training or emergency response activities.
2. Demonstrate effective verbal and communications skills in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
3. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with a diversity of colleagues in order to accomplish the goals of the organization and successfully participate in the daily operations of a fire station.
4. Demonstrate skills and knowledge to function as an EMT Basic, firefighter, driver and pumper operator.

You may earn a certificate by successfully completing the required 42 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

Pending approval for accredidation from NWCCU.