Train in department organization, safety, fire behavior, portable extinguishers, personal protective equipment, tools, ladders, fire hose, appliances and streams, overhaul, rescue and water supplies. Train on fire alarm and communications, forcible entry, ventilation, ropes, control, salvage, cause and origin, detection, alarm and suppression systems, prevention, public education, cause determination, building construction, and hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment required. Upon successful completion of this course students will take the Firefighter I certification test and be prepared for entry-level positions in fire fighting. 

Program Length: 190 hours

Class Times:  Varies with session; please refer to course schedule page.

Campus: Eastwood 
151 32 Parkway (Corner of SR32 & Eastwood Rd.)
Williamsburg, Ohio 45176 

CIP Code:  43.0203.

Students receive advanced training in department organization, safety, fire behavior, portable extinguisher, personal protective equipment, tools, fire hoses, appliances and streams, overhaul, rescue and water supplies. They train on fire alarms and communications, forcible entry, ventilation, ropes, control, salvage, cause and origin, detection, alarm and suppression systems, prevention, public education, cause determination, building construction, and hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment required. Upon successful completion of this course, students will take the Firefighter II certification test and be prepared for positions in firefighting.

Program Length: 104 hours

Class Times: Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

Campus: Eastwood Campus, 151 32 Parkway, Williamsburg, OH 45176

Please see below for prerequisites for entry into this program.*

Gainful Employment Disclosure:

2019 Average Pay - Ohio (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $47,820 per year | $22.99 per hour

CIP code:  43.023

CIP Code: 43.0107.

EMTs serve as a vital link between the scene of a medical emergency situation and the hospital, and must have sufficient knowledge to perform both routine and urgent tasks. Typically using equipment found in ambulances, they need the basic skills to stabilize and safely transport patients for proper medical care. They must exhibit teamwork and possess the ability to react quickly and efficiently in lifesaving situations.

Program Length: 170 hours

Class Times: Varies with class session; please refer to course schedule page for more information.

Campus: Eastwood Campus, 151 32 Parkway, Williamsburg, OH 45176

Student must pass NREMT practical skills exam within 3 attempts to be eligible to participate in the NREMT computerized exam.

Please see below for prerequisites for entry into this program.*

Gainful Employment Disclosure:

In demand occupation - Ohio Means Jobs
Ohio Average Salary (2018) $23,860-$36,620

CIP code:  51.0904

Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians provide basic and limited, advanced emergency medical care and transportation for individuals, and function as part of an EMS response team, utilizing equipment commonly found on an ambulance. They provide on-scene, rapid, pre-hospital treatment. They may be employed by ambulance services, fire departments, or law enforcement departments. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be offered the chance to sit for the AEMT certification test offered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. The first testing attempt is included with the tuition.

Individuals applying for the Advanced EMT National Certification must meet the following requirements:

Current National Registry certification or state license at the EMT level or higher.
Successful completion of the BCACC's state-approved course (testing candidates must have completed the course within the past two years).
Possess a current CPR-BLS for "Healthcare Provider" or equivalent credential.
Successful completion of the National Registry cognitive (knowledge and psychomotor (skills) exam.

Program Length: 220 hours

Class Times: Varies with class session; please refer to course schedule page for more information.

Campus: Eastwood Campus, 151 32 Parkway, Williamsburg, OH 45176

Please see below for additional prerequisites for entry into this program.*

Gainful Employment Disclosure:

In demand occupation - Ohio Means Jobs
Ohio Average Salary (December 2020 - salary.com) $33,540 and $41,612

Emergency Medical Technician/Technician (EMT Paramedic) CIP code:  51.0904

The following are requirements for ALL healthcare and medical programs listed above (unless otherwise noted):

• High School Diploma or GED except for STNA and Phlebotomy - must be at least 17. Adult Diploma students are exempt from this requirement.

• Completion of BCACC's registration form.

• A $200 deposit (non-refundable) or proof of funding from 3rd-party source.

• Successful passage of WorkKeys Assessments in Workplace Documents, Graphic Literacy, and Applied Math

• MMR Vaccination (two doses 28 days apart - EMT ONLY)