{"id":75127,"date":"2024-02-06T10:09:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T10:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/?post_type=programs&#038;p=75127"},"modified":"2025-06-09T09:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T13:49:06","slug":"emergency-services","status":"publish","type":"programs","link":"https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/programs\/emergency-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-block nav-section fade-in-container with-margins \" id=\"what\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162 fade-el\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <h2>What You Will Learn<\/h2>\n<p>In the Emergency Services degree program at CCM, you will have the opportunity to prepare for a wide range of careers, including becoming a firefighter, EMT, emergency dispatcher, or other vital roles in public safety. You will also explore career opportunities in the private sector, such as working with fire equipment manufacturers, government agencies, insurance companies, and more.<\/p>\n<p>You will develop a strong understanding of how emergency services operate both in New Jersey and across the country. Throughout the program, you will be introduced to key areas such as emergency operations, public service careers, terrorism, homeland security, and related fields. Many of your courses can be satisfied through Fire Academy training or other industry-recognized certifications, helping you progress more quickly toward your degree.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"spacer small\"><\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"cta-block nav-section\" id=\"cur\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"left-side  grey\">\r\n                    <p class=\"txt-size-48 main-title\">Curriculum<\/p>\r\n                    <div class=\"description txt-size-18\">\r\n                    <p>The associate degree program is designed for seamless transfer to a four-year college or university if you choose to do so upon graduation. CCM has transfer opportunities with John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) for a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Emergency Management or Fire Science and New Jersey City University (NJCU) &#8211; which offers the only university-based Bachelor of Science in Fire Science program in the state.<\/p>\n<p>A bachelor&#8217;s degree can lead to various careers in public safety, disaster management, and related fields. These programs focus on preparing students for leadership roles in areas like emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and response.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"downloads\">\r\n                            <p class=\"txt-size-24 downloads-title\">Download a Curriculum Checksheet<\/p>\r\n                            <p class=\"downloads-subtitle\">Select your starting term<\/p>\r\n                            <div class=\"downloads-block\">\r\n                                <form class=\"dropdown-form\">\r\n                                                                        <label for=\"select-year\" class=\"select-term\">Select your starting term:<\/label>\r\n                                    <select name=\"year\" id=\"select-year\" class=\"select-year\">\r\n                                                                                    <option value=\"Emergency Services A.A.S. 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You will learn about the wide range of public safety careers available and develop the skills needed to succeed in them.<\/p>\n<p>You will also have the chance to earn college credit for training you\u2019ve already completed. For example,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have completed Firefighter I through your local fire department, you will receive 6 credits for FST 101 and FST 102.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019ve completed New Jersey State EMD and ETC training, you will earn 5 credits.<\/li>\n<li>With EMT certification, you will receive 6 credits.<\/li>\n<li>Additional certifications may also be eligible for credit and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This program will not only expand your knowledge of emergency services but will also prepare you to begin or advance your career in this rewarding and essential field.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"spacer small\"><\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"cta-block nav-section\" id=\"paying\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"left-side  grey\">\r\n                    <p class=\"txt-size-48 main-title\">Paying for Your Emergency Services Education<\/p>\r\n                    <div class=\"description txt-size-18\">\r\n                    <p>There\u2019s good news: <strong>Money is available<\/strong> to help you pay for school! Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/admissions\/financialaid\/\">Financial Aid<\/a> staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"right-side\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/students-outside-in-spring.jpg\">\r\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"spacer small\"><\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-block nav-section fade-in-container with-margins full-li-items\" id=\"\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162 fade-el\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <h2>Where you can go<\/h2>\n<h3>Transfer Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>The associate degree program is designed for seamless transfer to a four-year college or university if you choose to do so upon graduation from CCM. The college has opportunities with John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) &#8211; for a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Emergency Management or Fire Science and New Jersey City University (NJCU) &#8211; which offers the only university-based Bachelor of Science in Fire Science program in the state.<\/p>\n<p>A bachelor&#8217;s degree can lead to in-demand careers in public safety, disaster management, and related fields. These programs focus on preparing students for leadership roles in areas like emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and response.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"spacer small\"><\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"courses-block nav-section\" id=\"\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <p class=\"txt-size-48 main-title\">Featured Courses<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"column\">\r\n                    <p class=\"txt-size-24 course-title\">FST-101. Introduction to Fire Science <\/p>\r\n                    <div class=\"txt-size-18\"><p>This class is considered to be the foundation course for all students of Fire Science Technology. 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