PUBLIC SAFETY
Every minute of every day, communities depend on firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, police and correctional officers, 911 dispatchers, crime scene investigators and other public safety professionals.
Palm Beach State College delivers the most comprehensive public safety education in Palm Beach County, based in the Public Safety Training Center on the Lake Worth campus.
- Learn cutting-edge skills and best practices from experienced professionals with advanced credentials and a commitment to your success.
- Train in the county's largest public safety training facility, which features real-world criminal justice, EMT and firefighter environments and professional skill-building venues.
- Our programs meet or exceed the state and national standards established by each branch of public safety.
- Through our partnerships with local and state public safety agencies and medical centers, students get many opportunities to observe and interact with professionals in the field.
Criminal Justice Institute: Law Enforcement/Corrections Officers
The Criminal Justice Institute offers Basic Recruitment training for new/entry- level
law enforcement officers, information on preparing for the Physical Agility Test (PAT),
911 Telecommunications training, advanced and specialized training for veteran law
enforcement officers and Exemption from Training (EFT) for previously Florida or out-of-state
law enforcement officers.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS): EMT/Firefighters | Paramedics
Palm Beach State’s EMS Department is committed to providing our local community with EMS training of the highest standard. We accomplish this with a completely certified, dedicated faculty and staff with expertise in advanced prehospital emergency care and services. We remain on the forefront of educational and emergency medical developments and our goal is to prepare competent, professional entry-level EMT-B and EMT-P personnel with advanced cognitive, physical and interpersonal skills.
Fire Science: Advanced Training | Entry-Level Firefighters
The Fire Academy offers training for new/entry-level firefighters, information on preparing for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), EMT/Firefighter Combination program, telecommunications training, advanced courses for veteran firefighters, Fire Officer Supervisor training and an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Fire Science Technology.
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