Emergency Services Management
Why choose Emergency Services Management?
- Emergency services managers work diligently to ensure safety and well-being while maintaining relationships in the community and working alongside human resources.
- Get the training you need to think quickly and maintain control in a crisis in a program created to meet the needs of working firefighters and EMTs.
- Take the next step to advance your career in emergency services.
- Interested in earning a bachelor’s degree? For transfer opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer.
Program Locations
Online
Delivery:
Online (anytime, anywhere)
Full-Time or Part-Time
Varying Class Schedule
Length of Program: Two Years
Credits: 60
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or location by taking general education courses
What You'll Learn
Mid-State’s Emergency Services Management program will strengthen and advance the knowledge and skills needed for firefighters and paramedics to become supervisors. The program focuses on topics such as personnel management, risk management, OSHA, legal aspects, and community relations. Fire and EMS tracks are available to allow students an opportunity to pursue additional knowledge in their area of interest or career path.
This program is online, thus the experiences will be different from a traditional course. Activities in class will strengthen collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and research.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2022/23 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $8,509.80
- Books: $1,427.09
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $9,936.89
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10196135 | Conflict Resolution | 3 | |
| 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| 10546112 | Mental Wellness for Emergency Services | 2 | |
| 10503143 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 | |
| -or- | 10531170 | Intro to Evidence-Based EMS | 3 |
| 10546100 | Essential Concepts for Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| 10503121 | Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 2 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10503123 | Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services | 3 | |
| 10503195 | Fire Behavior & Combustion | 3 | |
| -or- | 10531171 | EMS Leadership Challenges | 3 |
| 10503122 | Principles of Emergency Services Administration | 4 | |
| 10809166 | Intro to Ethics: Theory & Application | 3 | |
| 10804107 | College Mathematics | 3 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10503124 | Emergency Services Instructor | 3 | |
| 10503125 | Personnel Management for Emergency Services | 3 | |
| 10503126 | Legal Aspects of Emergency Services | 3 | |
| 10503127 | Community Risk Reduction | 3 | |
| 10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10503156 | Strategies, Tactics, & Incident Management | 4 | |
| -or- | 10531172 | Supervision of EMS Special Operations | 4 |
| 10503128 | Public Information and Community Relations | 3 | |
| 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809122 | Intro to American Government | 3 |
| -or- | 10809196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| Term Total | 13 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 60 Credits |
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
Instructors
Careers
- Assistant Chief
- Captain/Lieutenant
- EMS Supervisor
- Captain
- Chief
- Deputy Chief
- Fire Supervisor
- Lieutenant
- Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisor
- Relief Officer
- Additional Resources
Take the Next Step
"My degree from Mid-State and the encouragement I received from my teachers gave me the skills and confidence to move forward in my life and excel in my career."
SHARON REED
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
