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Emergency & Protective Services

CIP 43.9999

To Protect and To Serve

The Emergency and Protective Services program offers a Comprehensive public safety education to students interested in pursuing a career or volunteering in the Emergency Medical, Law Enforcement, Fire, Security, Industrial Safety or Emergency Management services.

Students work with protective service professionals to gain first-hand experience in all areas of these exciting professions. Units of study include fire fighting, law enforcement, emergency medical services, communications and report writing, public speaking and physical training. Students receive instruction in the field as well as the classroom. Students are required to have a high degree of motivation and self discipline, as well as the ability to obtain Child abuse and Criminal Background Clearances.

Students should consider the EPS Course Schedule when deciding which session best fits their interest.

Morning Session: 1st Responder and Emergency Medical Technician training only.

Afternoon Session: Fire Fighting (4-weeks), 1st Responder, Criminal Justice



 

Emergency & Protective Services

Instructor: Paul Tresca
Location: Delaware County Emergency Training Center & Folcroft Campus

Successful Students Need:

Algebra l, Geometry, Biology, English, Reading Comprehension, Critical thinking, Social perceptiveness, Coordination, Judgment and decision making, Complex problem solving

Career Opportunities:

  • EMS Dispatcher
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Fire Fighter
  • Municipal or State Police Officer Security Officer
  • Sheriff

with 2-year college degrees

  • Paramedic

with 4-year college degrees

  • DEA Agent FBI Agent Forensic Scientist

Certifications:

  • PA Emergency Medical Technician
  • PA essentials of Firefighting Certification
  • National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Certification
  • Hazardous Materials for First Responder Awareness Certificate (HAZMAT)
  • Red Cross CPR Certification
  • National Safety Council First Aid Certification
  • PA skills Certificate
  • Red Cross CPR/AED Certification

Advanced Credits:

 

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Students Coordinate Blood Drive and Mock Accident

December 20, 2011
7:30 amto1:30 pm

DCTS Students coordinated Blood Drive and Mock Accident/Crime Scene to drive home messages of health and safety prior to the winter break. Click on each picture to view our Facebook photo gallery.

DCTS Health Occupations partnered with the New Jersey Blood Bank to coordinate the Blood Drive. It was open to students, staff and the community. Click here to download general information on Donating Blood Information.

 

 

DCTS Emergency and Protective Service program also held their annual Mock Accident/Crime Scene. This elaborate rescue scenario requires EPS students to work as a team practice emergency response assessment, extraction and life-saving skills under stress. This event is coordinated thanks to the generous support and assistance of Folcroft Police and Fire Departments, the County’s Coroner’s Office and PennStar Flight.

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Skills USA District 2 Competition

January 31, 2012
6:30 amto2:30 pm
February 1, 2012
6:30 amto2:30 pm

Selected students will compete in the Skills USA District 2 Competition at Western Montgomery Career and Technical Center.  Leadership Competitions are scheduled January 31; Skills Competitions are scheduled February 1.

We are tentatively holding February 2nd in calendar in case of snow.

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