Emergency Services: Firefighter
Statewide Program of Study
The Emergency Services program of study focuses on training CTE learners to respond to emergency situations, such as medical emergencies and fire-based emergencies.
Students will learn how to prevent emergencies, respond appropriately and in accordance with rules and regulations during crises, and investigate and delineate the source of the emergency.
This Program of Study is in our
Law and Public Service Career Cluster
This cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
Pathway Courses
Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.
Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.
Level 1
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Level 2
Counseling and Mental Health
Level 3
Firefighter I*
Level 4
Firefighter II*
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.
Exploration Activities
Attend local
emergency
awareness events
Join the Texas
Public Service
Association
Work-Based Learning Activities
Volunteer at a
hospital or a fire
station
Industry-Based Certifications
Emergency Medical Responder Level 4
OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations
and Emergency Response*
*IBC sunsetting 8/31/24
Postsecondary Opportunities
Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.
Aligned Occupations
Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.
Firefighters
$50,149
Median Wage
2,309
Annual Openings
13%
Growth
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
$54,787
Median Wage
161
Annual Openings
14%
Growth
Emergency Medical Technicians
$34,091
Median Wage
1,880
Annual Openings
31%
Growth