Fire/Paramedic, associate degree

Fire/Paramedic student in front of the simulator ambulance

The Fire/Paramedic degree prepares you for a high-demand career in both emergency medical services and fire response. Communities across the region need professionals who can serve in dual roles, and this program equips you with the skills to handle both fire suppression and advanced life support responsibilities.

Award information

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Associate Degree: Fire/Paramedic2 yearsLimited entry, see how to apply to Emergency Medical Services

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Courses

Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.

Plan of Study Grid
First TermCredits
FP 111 Fire Academy Part 1 8
FP 112 Fire Academy Part 2 8
Second Term
EMS 100 Introduction to Emergency Medical Services 1
EMS 105 EMT Part I 6
MP 111 Medical Terminology 4
General Education: 1 Course
Third Term
EMS 106 EMT Part II 6
EMS 115 Crisis Intervention 3
FP 123 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations 3
General Education: 1 Course
Fourth Term
EMS 116 Emergency Medical Services Rescue 3
EMS 230 Paramedic Anatomy & Physiology 4
EMS 238 Pre-Paramedic Orientation 1
General Education: 2 Courses
Fifth Term
EMS 240 Paramedic I 14
Sixth Term
EMS 242 Paramedic II 11
EMS 244 Paramedic Clinical Internship I 1
Seventh Term
EMS 246 Paramedic Clinical Internship II 9
EMS 248 Paramedic Field Internship I 3
Eighth Term
EMS 250 Paramedic Field Internship II 7
EMS 252 Paramedic III 1
 Total Credits105

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