Contact Information
Aletha Parker (Lead Faculty)
(831) 646-4240
aparker@mpc.edu

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For Additional Info
• Download our Info Sheet
• Visit MPC Basic EMS & Fire Training
• Connect with a Counselor

Program Overview

Do you thrive under pressure? Do you have a passion for helping others? California fire departments now require emergency medical training for employment. MPC’s EMS with Fire Training program was designed to prepare students to enter the MPC Fire Academy. The EMS portion fulfills the requirement that applicants take an EMT class and prepares students to sit for the National Registry EMT exam, which they must pass before entering the academy. The Fire Training curriculum ensures students are physically prepared to enter the academy as well.

Job Outlook

Graduates are prepared to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician test required for professional accreditation, as well as the state psychomotor skills exam for EMTs. With these credentials, graduates have the option to pursue job opportunities as EMTs, although most move directly from this prerequisite program into full-time firefighter training through the fire academy.

Potential Careers

MPC Degrees and Certificates

• Emergency Medical Services: Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 
• Basic EMS and Fire Training: Certificate of Achievement (COA)
• Basic Firefighter I Academy: Certificate of Achievement (COA)
• Fire Protection Technology: Associate in Science Degree (AS)
• Fire Protection Technology: Certificate of Achievement (COA) 
• Company Officer: Associate in Science Degree (AS)
• Company Officer: Certificate of Achievement (COA)
• Field Training: Firefighter Trainee : Certificate of Completion (COC)

Year 1

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling. 

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Testimonials 

Conor Jones 

The MPC EMT program helped me learn invaluable new skills as I work towards my fire service career. The instructors were informative, patient and knowledgeable. They offered a great mix of relevant anecdotes, lecture and hands-on learning. I highly recommend anyone interested in an EMS or related career take their EMT course here. 

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