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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Firefighting / Public Safety
6–9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, mathematics for fire and EMS applications, written and radio communication, and career readinessfire behavior including combustion chemistry, fire development stages, and building construction effectsfire suppression techniques covering hose operations, pump operations, ladders, ventilation, and structural attackhazardous materials operations at the awareness and operations levels per NFPA standardstechnical rescue fundamentals including vehicle extrication and confined-space awarenessEmergency Medical Technician-Basic training covering patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, medical emergencies, and ambulance operationscapstone project integrating program competenciesexternship and worksite placement with a fire department or EMS agencyand targeted preparation for Firefighter I and II, NREMT EMT, and Hazmat Operations certification examinations
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $13,640 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| Hazmat Operations | Industry certification | state fire training system (NFPA 470) |
| NREMT EMT | Industry certification | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians |
| Pro Board/IFSAC Firefighter I & II | Industry certification | Pro Board / IFSAC |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Public Safety: EMT / Paramedic → Firefighting / Public Safety → Crime Scene / Forensic Technician
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