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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster

MAJORS OFFERED

Emergency and Fire Management Services

Required Courses (4 units required)

  • Fire Fighter 1 (2 units)
  • Fire Fighter 2 (2 units) 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FIRE FIGHTER 1   2 units

Prerequisites:
• 16 years old
• Algebra 1 and English 1 with grade D or higher in each
• Recommended for grades 10-12
Course Code – 651400CD (2 units)   Maximum Class Size – 18
 
Fire Fighter 1 includes an overview of the functions and history of the fire service with emphasis on fire suppression and earning the South Carolina Fire Academy Firefighter I certification. The class will integrate individual online learning along with practical skills sessions along with live fire training opportunities. Final evaluations will be written and practical conducted through the South Carolina Fire Academy. Upon successful completion of the testing and Hazmat Operations, a Fire Fighter 1 (FF1) certificate will be issued. There is a fee for this course. 

FIRE FIGHTER 2     2 units

Prerequisites:  
• Fire Fighter 1 certification with grade C or higher
• Recommended for grades 10-12
Course Code – 651500CD (2 units)   Maximum Class Size – 18
 
Fire Fighter 2 is designed to take the student to the final level of firefighter, as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). Subjects include incident management, building collapse and special rescue, hose tools and appliances, hydrant flow and operability, fire detection and alarm systems, fire cause, pre-incident planning, reports and communications and coordinating fire attack. Courses in advanced first aid and Basic Automobile Extrication will also be covered. Upon successful completion of written and skills testing, the firefighter will receive international recognition as a Firefighter 2. There is a fee for this course. 
 

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Internship, Work-Based Credit    1 unit

Prerequisites:  
• Fire Fighter 2
Course Code: 659000CW
 
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Internship is a structured work-based credit bearing course that is taken as a fifth unit in a CATE completer program.

Anderson School District Five Nondiscrimination Statement

Anderson School District Five is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, staff, parents/legal guardians, visitors, and community members, who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Accordingly, the District does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

The District will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Link to district page with contacts

Honors Framework:

 

Potential Careers:

Volunteer Firefighter
Career Firefighter
Emergency Medical Services
 

Available Certifications:

IFSAC Firefighter 1
IFSAC Firefighter 2
Hazardous Materials Operations 
CPR AED ASHI
Emergency Medical Responder ASHI
 

Student Organizations:

Skills USA 
National Technical Honor Society