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PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRAINING
The Public Safety Training EMS Department currently offers classes that introduce new students to the world of emergency medical care through Basic Life Support Education. Completion of the Emergency Medical Responder and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician class will prepare the student for examination by the State of North Carolina and National Registry for of cial certi cation. Once certi ed by the state, stu- dents will be prepared to ll the role of a basic medical responder to advanced life support with any agency provide those services.
The EMS Department also offers a wide variety of classes geared to the Advanced Life Support Programs in the service area. From initial introduction to Advanced Life Support in an Advanced EMT or Paramedic class to developing classes for the ever-changing profes- sion of Emergency Medical Science, Southwestern Community College has what you need to enhance your performance in the eld.
Classes are offered at various locations and times throughout the year. Please refer to the Public Safety Training webpage for a list of the most current training being offered and instructions on how to register. Preregistration will ensure your enrollment in training sessions.
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES TRAINING
The Public Safety Training Fire/Rescue department offers various courses in coop- eration with individual re and rescue departments in the service area. Additionally, a Fire ghter Academy is offered each year in the spring, which enables those attending to obtain eligibility for certi cation as a Fire ghter Level II. Speci c courses are designed to increase the re ghter’s and rescuer’s technical knowledge and improve his or her skills in re ground operation. Classes may be offered according to the needs of each department.
In addition, SCC-PSTC offers the nationally-recognized re ghter certi cation pro- gram and the rescue certi cation program. The training curriculum is based on the most current edition of NFPA 1001, which was adopted by the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission in July 1993 and implemented in January 1994.
The Fire and Rescue Training Facility is located adjacent to the Public Safety Training Center. This 4,100 square-foot, three-story live burn building is designated for a variety
of training exercises. Both live re and smoke exercises can be conducted in and on the structure, and rescue operations can be simulated throughout the building. SCC-PSTC will coordinate training for re ghters and rescue personnel in the region and will be respon- sible for the scheduling of this facility.
Classes are offered at various locations and times throughout the year. Please refer to the Public Safety Training webpage for a listing of the most current training and instruc- tions on how to register.
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
The Public Safety Training Law Enforcement Training program offers both basic
and advanced training in all aspects of law enforcement. SCC-PSTC provides the North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training program mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and by the NC Sheriff’s Education and Train- ing Standards Commission. This program will provide the student with the knowledge and entry level requirements for certi cation by the Criminal Justice Commission and/or the Sheriff’s Commission.
SCC-PSTC is one of only seven institutions accredited to deliver a basic training program designed to prepare Seasonal Park Rangers to perform law enforcement in areas administered by the National Park Service. Academy hours match the most current
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