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WICOMICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Career and Technology Education

Parkside High School

1015 Beaglin Park Drive

Salisbury, MD 21804

Phone 410.677.5144 Fax 410.677.5105

www.wcboe.org

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Wicomico County Board of Education does not discriminate in admis-

sions, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on

the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, color, gender

identity and expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, ancestry,

genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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Training Tomorrow’s Professionals Today

Course Description

The FF/EMT Training Program is offered through a

cooperative agreement between Wicomico County

Public Schools and the Maryland Fire and Rescue

Institute. The program is designed to provide train-

ing opportunities for students interested in the ca-

reer paths of Firefighter and/or Emergency Medical

Technician. Students are required to maintain

membership in their local fire company and be 16

years of age at start of the school year.

In addition, all students must have a physician’s

approval before enrolling in the program. At the

conclusion of the course, students will have re-

ceived instruction in Maryland Fire & Rescue Insti-

tute courses for:

FF1 (Fire Fighting One)

EMTB (Emergency Medical Technician Beginner)

Hazmat Ops (Hazardous Materials Operations)

Fire Fighter Emergency Medical Technician

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How do I take CTE?

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

Provide training and experience for

possible future employment in the fire

and rescue service.

Broaden the understanding of public

safety and service as part of

governmental responsibility.

Provide a better understanding and

appreciation of community service.

Provide a basis for individuals to

continue their education in emergency

services beyond high school.

Provide better trained members and

future leaders of the volunteer fire and

rescue service.

Assist in retaining existing volunteer fire

and rescue personnel in Somerset and

Wicomico County.

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Students completing this program

may receive six credits in the

Associate of Arts Emergency Medical

Services Program at

Wor-Wic Community College

CTE courses are taught at Parkside High School. Students

begin their CTE experience in most programs by enrolling in

the ATEX (Applied Technology Exploration) introductory

course to find out more about the Maryland CTE State Ap-

proved Programs of Study that are offered. Students in grades

9 or 10 may enroll in an ATEX course to find out more about

the opportunities that CTE courses may offer. If you need

additional information, please call the Parkside CTE office at

410.677.5144.