The A.S. in Emergency Services Management and Leadership aims to serve students who currently work in or aspire to management and leadership roles in specific disciplines of emergency services. The new degree program features three tracks:
A concentration in Emergency Management equips students with specialized knowledge and skills in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. This concentration focuses on understanding the dynamics of various emergencies—natural disasters, technological incidents, and human-caused crises—and developing effective strategies to manage these events. With this concentration, graduates are prepared for careers in federal, state, and local emergency management agencies, public safety departments, healthcare organizations, disaster relief organizations, and private sector crisis management roles. This concentration provides essential tools to navigate complex crises, manage resources, and protect communities during emergencies.
The fire service track prepares students to lead fire service organizations, manage emergency operations, and develop effective fire prevention and community safety strategies. This concentration combines technical firefighting expertise with advanced leadership, communication, and management skills essential for success in fire service leadership roles. This concentration prepares graduates for leadership roles within fire service organizations, such as fire officer, battalion chief, fire marshal, and fire chief. Graduates may also pursue roles in fire prevention, safety inspection, emergency response coordination, and public safety education. Through this program, students gain the skills necessary to lead teams effectively, manage emergencies, and promote fire and public safety in communities.
The EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Track is designed for individuals aiming to advance their careers in emergency medical services by gaining expertise in leadership, administration, and strategic planning within the EMS field. This concentration prepares students to manage EMS operations, lead teams, and enhance the quality of emergency care in a dynamic and high-stakes environment.