Fire Science and Public Safety

Overview

Working in emergency services is the epitome of a rewarding career. When you think of “emergency services professionals,” you probably think of first responders on the front lines and behind the scenes. Your training can lead to a career:

• Answering 911 calls and calming a panicked individual while waiting for first responders to arrive;
• Braving flames to save lives as a firefighter;
• Providing medical care at the scene and during transport to the hospital as an EMT and paramedic;
• Investigating and determining the cause of explosions, arson, and fires as a fire investigator;
• Detecting fire hazards and leading investigations ensures that federal, state, and buildings meet local fire codes to prevent fires from occurring in the first place.

No matter your role, all emergency services professionals are indispensable heroes.

Conveniently located halfway between Chicago and Rockford, Elgin is the perfect place to start training for your career in Emergency Services. Our degrees and certifications provide you with the fundamentals of several disciplines. 

Elgin’s Emergency Services training programs are also of enormous value

Prepare for Immediate Employment

The future employment outlook for emergency services is generally positive. Growth is driven by an increase in the number of emergency calls, as well as an emphasis on fire prevention and public education. Population growth and an increasing number of natural disasters will likely boost the demand for emergency service personnel. Refer to Career Coach to learn more about Emergency services certificates.

If you already work in emergency services like firefighters and EMTs, seek to update your skills and continue your education. All training in the emergency services program complies with local, state, and national certifying agencies, leading graduates toward job-ready certifications.

Emergency Services Certificates

In addition to the Associate of Applied Science, the Emergency Services Training department offers several basic and vocational certificates. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to be successful in your chosen field by working closely with instructors who are current emergency services practitioners.

Careers in Emergency Services

A variety of career paths will be open to you upon completing an Emergency Services certification. Some positions include: