Emergency Services Training Program

Program Description:

The Emergency Services Training (E.S.T.) Program is offered by the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association to High school juniors/seniors OR any fire company volunteer.  (Preference is given to those who volunteer within Carroll County)

The E.S.T. program offers:

• Fire Department Basic Orientation, Protective Equipment and SCBA
• Hazardous Materials Awareness / Operations
• Firefighter I
• Firefighter Survival
• Rescue Technician Courses
• Emergency Medical Technician (National Registry / Maryland EMT-B)

Upon graduation of the program, the participants will have met both state and National certifications in order to provide Emergency Services in their community.

Details can be found here

Color Brochure

Program Requirements:

• Be 16 years of age by the start of the school year
• Be a current member of a volunteer fire company
• Pass a Carroll County Fire Department Physical (appointment at COH requires fire company approval)

High School Students are required to receive permission from:

• High School Counselor AND High School Principal. 
• Must also have All graduation requirements completed or have them scheduled in their senior year. 

All participants must have permission from their Fire Company Chief.

Classes run for 3 hours each day starting time TBA at orientation (usually 11:30-2:30 or 12:00-3:00PM).

The E.S.T Program will mostly follow the Carroll County Public School calendar.

Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the Carroll County Public Safety Training Center Located at 50 Kate Wagner Road Westminster, MD 21157

How to Apply:

• High School Application
• Non-High School Application