Kankakee Area Career Center

Fire-Rescue & EMT Program Information

KACC's Fire-Rescue & Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) program teaches students about fire and emergency medical response practices and procedures, as well as the skills necessary to be prepared to provide primary emergency care at the scene of an accident or illness and to stabilize and transport the victim to a facility providing emergency medical services.

The curriculum will focus on the objectives of the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Division of Personnel Standards Education for Basic Firefighters.

This includes classroom instruction and extensive hands-on training sessions, including ropes and knots, fire hose, ladders, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Towards the end of the course, students will experience simulated fire conditions in a non-toxic smoke trailer.

Review the Fire-Rescue & EMT sections below:

College Credits

Industry Certifications

Requirements & Costs

Career Opportunities

Personal Qualities

Schoolwide KACC Training

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Fire-Rescue & EMT College Credits*

KACC's Fire-Rescue & EMT curriculum has been designed to include college-level material. Students completing two years in this program can earn credits at either Kankakee Community College or Prairie State College.

* Dual College Credits are subject to change (last reviewed Sep 2023). Please email KACC for more information.

Prairie State College

FSC101: Introduction to Fire Science Technology - 3 Credit Hour

EMT101: Emergency Medical Technician - 9 Credit Hours

Fire-Rescue & EMT Industry Certifications*

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic will prepare students to sit for the National EMT-B test; students need to be 18 and older to sit for the test.

* Industry certifications are subject to change (last reviewed Sep 2023). Please email KACC for more information.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Certification

American Heart Association First Aid Certification

American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Certification

The American College of Surgeons "Stop the Bleed" Certification

Fire-Rescue & EMT Requirements & Costs*

* Requirements & Costs are subject to change (last reviewed Sep 2023). Please email KACC for more information.

Class Fee-$175-Fingerprinting/Background check, CPR, American Heart Assoc. Healthcare Provider/AED and First Aid Certification Textbook and Workbook

Pen and Pencil

Notebook paper and 3-ring binder

Additional costs: If applying for EMR License, the fee is $55 to IDPH

Fire-Rescue & EMT Career Opportunities

Several career opportunities exist for students who complete the Fire-Rescue & EMT program. Here are a few examples.

Fire Fighter

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Fire Inspector

Dispatch Operator

Search and Rescue Team Member

Fire Alarm System Technician

Fire-Rescue & EMT Personal Qualities

Students can enhance their experience in the Fire-Rescue & EMT program by possessing the following key personal qualities.

Ability to remain calm, composed, and courageous in the face of adversity

Ability to withstand the physical demands of the job

Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with the entire team

Ability to think quickly and creatively to solve complex problems during emergencies

Interest in helping others

Ability to be adaptive and flexible to support the greater good of the team and community

Schoolwide KACC Training

Significant benefits are available to students who remain focused and diligent at KACC. The staff at KACC enjoys supporting our youth in achieving their dreams beyond high school. We have established the following to assist our community to flourish post-high school years. Please review our Workplace Excellence Badges, Career Coaching, and Specific Benefits Gained Through KACC sections below.

Workplace Excellence Soft/Essential Skill Badges Earned

ADAPTability	COMMUNICATIONability
DEPENDability	REASONability
PRESENTability	WORKability
SUITability	TRANSITIONability
RESPECTability	WRITEability

Super Badge: Solidifying collective competency in all of the above areas

Career Coaching

Online Portfolio

Cover Letter

Introduction Letter

Resume

Reference Letters

LinkedIn Profile

Interviewing Skills

Career Exploration

Financial Planning

Scholarship Essay Writing

Specific Benefits Gained Through KACC

2 Year CTE Diploma - Recognizing students who attended KACC for 2 consecutive years
- Received an Attendance of 90% or higher
- Received a "B" Average or better (1st year entirety, and at least the first 3 semesters of the 2nd year)
- Received competency (90% or higher) in employability skills, and
- Received a Workplace Excellence Super Badge

KACC Student Advisory Committee

SkillsUSA participation and recognition on state and national levels & scholarships offered

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) qualification & scholarships offered

KACC Scholarships are offered to all KACC Seniors who apply

Hands-on experiences through KACC class and internship opportunities through established connections to business and industry through KACC

Classes taught by those who have succeeded in the jobs they represent

Positive referrals and evaluations from KACC teachers about work students have completed while at KACC further student engagement to showcase their skills.