For a Career as a First Responder

Public Safety

Contained within this area of interest are those careers selected by individuals who would knowingly risk their life to save another. Modern day heroes and heroines, they are the first responders to emergencies and the hands in which the health and safety of communities are placed. Macomb offers pathways to several of these careers, with post-career training available as well. Discover which one is right for you!

Take one of Macomb’s exploratory courses, designed to give you a better understanding of what a field involves, and discover if it matches your interests and goals.

Exploratory Courses

Criminal Justice:

CRIM 1100 – Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRIM 1120 - Introduction to Homeland Security

Emergency Medical Services:

EMSA 1215 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician Lecture
EMSA 1220 - Basic EMT Lab
EMSA 1250 - Clinical Rotation for the Basic EMT

Fire:

FIRE 1020 - Principles of Emergency Services

Academic Programs (Degrees and Certificates)

Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice with Basic Police Academy, AAS
Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
Fire Academy
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Technology
Homeland Security
Police Academy

Transfer Pathways

Discover Transfer Pathways from the Michigan Transfer Network.

Explore Your Career Options!

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