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Welcome To the Emergency Medical Services / Fire Science Program Website at Columbus State

Welcome to the EMS/Fire Science program at Columbus State Community College! We’re dedicated to training the next generation of firefighters, EMTs, and Paramedics.  We have a number of programs to get you saving lives quickly.

students in first responder trainingOptions: Our programs are designed to allow you to get a life-saving certificate quickly, and then get your associate degree. Many people get a certification in EMS or Fire Science, which allows them to start working,  then they return to finish their degree. Having a degree in EMS or Fire Science helps when it comes to getting a promotion in the public safety field.

Access: As a college, our classes are eligible for federal student financial aid. Few other EMS/Fire academies can say that. And we’re already committed to maintaining the lowest cost per credit hour in Central Ohio.

Results: Our graduates are working right now at fire departments and EMS services all around Ohio and across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

To schedule an appointment with a faculty advisor or to learn when we are having our next new student information session please e-mail one of the following:
ems@cscc.edu
fire@cscc.edu