Fire/Rescue Open House April 17

Interested in ACTC's new Paramedic Technology Program? Come to a Fire/Rescue Science Program Open House Tuesday, April 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Paramedic program starts next fall semester, and June 1 is the deadline to apply. Instructors will be available to answer questions about the program and application requirements. Paramedic students may earn either a certificate or Associate in Applied Science Degree, and graduates are eligible to take the National EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) Registry Exam.

Staff instructors will also be on hand to talk about the Fire/Rescue Science Technology degree, Firefighter certificates, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training, and classes in CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). \

As the Kentucky Fire Rescue Training Site for Area 10, the Fire/Rescue Science Program provides a variety of additional services, including training for area Fire Departments in Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence County.

Hazmat training is available for all sectors of the emergency response spectrum, including fire departments, EMS services, rescue squads, emergency management, and public health, transportation, and community response agencies. Industrial training classes are offered to help businesses, industries and governmental agencies meet regulatory requirements to provide a safe and healthy workplace.

The Open House is at Fire/Rescue Science facilities in Building 5 at the Roberts Drive Campus. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the Fire/Rescue Science Office at 606-326-2459.