Lancaster County Career and Technology Center will be CLOSED for secondary (high school) students on Friday, October 11 (Act 80) and Monday, October 14, due to in-service days.

Protective Services

Train to be a leader on an emergency response team.

Learn what it takes to save lives and protect your community. 

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Programs

Protective Services

Engage in lifesaving emergency medical treatment, firefighting, rescue techniques, and law enforcement operations while using the latest technology and equipment. You’ll learn to operate fire engines, ambulances, emergency medical devices, and more.

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Certifications Offered

National Registry Emergency Medical Tech

AHA First Aid

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

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Firefighter 1

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Pump Operations

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Engine Equipment Operations

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Hazardous Materials Operations

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Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue

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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training

Our Protective Services Academy

Our protective services students train at the Lancaster County Safety Training Center—the same training location used by our Lancaster’s professional fire, police, and ambulance crews. Students gain experience in firefighting, EMS, and police training, learning skills to serve and protect our community.

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