EMT | Fire Science | Paramedic
Welcome to the Paradise Valley Community College Emergency Medical Technology & Fire Science program website. Please feel free to learn more about our programs by browsing through our pages.
Led by the EMT and Paramedic Education Program Director Kevin Taussig, Fire Science Program Director Matt Gallaugher, an extremely experienced group of instructors, and a dedicated staff, our accredited programs provide a high-level of education and training in the areas of emergency medical services and fire science. With countless years of combined experience, our faculty and staff bring a wealth of knowledge to our programs and are a great asset to students pursuing Fire Science, EMT, Paramedic Education, and other related professional certifications.
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EMT
The EMT Program offers various courses in emergency medical technology. These courses not only prepare the "pre-professional" for a career in emergency medical services, but can also provide the "professional" with the necessary education, training, skills and competencies.
Fire Science
The Fire Science Program offers many fire science courses that not only prepare the "pre-professional" for a career in the fire service, but can also provide the "professional" with the necessary education, training, skills and competencies.
Paramedic Education
The Paramedicine Education Program engages the student with classroom and laboratory instruction, and hospital clinical rotations and field internship.