Department Introduction
Every minute, every day, Daytona State
College School of Emergency Services graduates
are shaping our community. They are
the paramedic assisting an accident victim,
the police officer apprehending a suspect or
the firefighter extinguishing a nearby wildfire.
Their jobs are to serve and protect.
A career in criminal justice, emergency
medical services or firefighting can be both
challenging and rewarding. Every day these
professionals face dangerous and potentially
life-threatening situations, yet, every day
they know that what they do is vital to the
safety and well being of our community.
Dedication, courage, strength, a desire to
help people and a sense of public service
are all common characteristics of successful
emergency and public safety responders. The
value of their contribution to our society is
immeasurable. They dont just touch lives,
they save lives.
A strong education coupled with hands-on training
will help ensure your success in the emergency
and public safety fields. At Daytona State, you will
find quality programs, outstanding faculty who
provide personalized attention, and state-of-the-art
facilities that serve to educate and help you reach
your goals. Our helpful and informed staff and
faculty members, along with a variety of support
services, will certainly exceed your expectations.
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Training Center at Daytona
State College offers instruction in basic law
enforcement and corrections, and advanced and
specialized training for sworn officers and essential
personnel. After successful completion of the
programs, you may be employed with the county
jail, city police departments, law enforcement
agencies and government agencies. Daytona State
College offers four certificates and one degree
in this field. The Criminal Justice programs are
certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission, Florida Department of Law
Enforcement.
Emergency Medical Services
The Emergency Medical Services programs
prepare you to provide emergency medical care.
People's lives often depend on your quick reaction
and the competent care you provide. If you enjoy
helping others, work well under pressure and are
interested in the medical field, you should consider
an EMS career. The Emergency Medical Services
programs are certified by the Florida Department
of Emergency Medical Services, Bureau of Health,
and the Commission on Accreditation of Educational
Programs for the Emergency Medical Service
Professions.
Fire Science
Every year, fires and other emergencies take
thousands of lives and destroy property worth
billions of dollars. Firefighters help protect the public
against these dangers by rapidly responding to a
variety of emergencies. This program gives students
the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to
safely and dependably perform fire-rescue duties
during emergency and non-emergency response
situations. Successful firefighters possess similar
personal qualities such as self-discipline, courage,
mechanical aptitude, endurance, strength and
a sense of public service. Daytona State College
offers one degree, one certificate, and numerous
continuing education classes in this field at the
Volusia County Fire Science Institute, under a
bridge agreement between the College and Volusia
County Fire Services. The Fire Science programs are
certified by the Florida State Fire College.
For more information visit Advanced & Specialized Training Courses.
