| The Emergency Medical Technician
/Firefighter Program at the Great Plains Technology Center, Lawton,
Oklahoma, is a 9 month, full time program that offers training to
both adults and area high school students interested in public safety
occupations. Students learn fire safety, search and rescue, HAZCOM
and emergency medical skills. Students also are given courses in the
National Incident Management System and receive Emergency Vehicle
Driver's Training. Physical training is also a significant part of
this program. Successful completion of this program leads toward certifying
for Firefighter Level I, CPR for Healthcare Providers, Hazardous Materials
Operations, and Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Level. The Great
Plains Technology Center EMT/Firefighter Program is a National Pilot
Site for Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster,
and is the 2006 Winner of the National Tech Prep Network (now National
Career Pathways Network) Exemplary Worksite Learning Award.
Primary contact: Nancy Howell, Great Plains Technology Center
Work: 580-250-5582
Fax: 580-250-5677
E-Mail: nhowell@gptech.org
www.gptech.org/courses/ft/Firefighter-Emergency_Medical_Technician.htm
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