Do you work well under pressure? Are you good in a crisis? Can you think on your feet? If you answered "yes" to these questions, KCC's emergency response operations (ERO) program may be for you. Our emergency response operations program will teach you the knowledge and skills needed in today’s changing public safety workplace.
For more information regarding credentialing and accreditation please see the Accreditation page.
This program may provide prior learning credit and extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
For more information see the Credit for Prior Learning page.
Available Degrees and Certificates with Curriculum Maps
Associate of Applied Science
- Emergency Response and Operations AAS - Criminal Justice Emphasis (curriculum map | catalog)
- Emergency Response and Operations AAS - EMT Emphasis (curriculum map | catalog)
- Emergency Response and Operations AAS - Structural Fire Emphasis (curriculum map | catalog)
- Emergency Response and Operations AAS - Wildland Fire Emphasis (curriculum map | catalog)
One Year Certificate
- Criminal Justice Certificate - ERO
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
- Structural Fire Science Certificate
- Wildland Fire Science Certificate
Less-Than-One-Year Certificate
FAQ
What will I learn in the Emergency Response and Operations program?
The program develops education, skills, and techniques for planning, responding, and mitigating various emergency situations within the student’s specific discipline, with emphasis on effective response and operations.There are three emphases within our ERO program:
- Emergency medical technician
- Structural firefighter
- Criminal justice
Why choose an emphasis?
Each emphasis in the program requires a different combination of classes. You can view the requirements for each emphasis in our catalog.Do I have to get the full associate degree?
No. We also offer one-year and less-than-one-year certificates in each emphasis. These certificates are perfect for those who want to brush up on their skills or gain new ones to advance in their current career.
The Emergency Medical Technician course abides by the Oregon State and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) curriculum. This course has over 200 hours of classroom instruction that includes lecture, group projects, discussions, hands on practice, simulations, and scenarios. In addition to the classroom, students will also need to complete at least 16 hours’ worth of clinical and field internships with licensed professionals that are currently working in the field.
Students must have a cumulative score of at 70% in order to be cleared to test for both the state and national exams (written and practical) to receive their EMT licensure and certification for both the State of Oregon and the NREMT.
The Emergency Medical Technician course abides by the Oregon State and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) curriculum.
Careers in Emergency Response and Operations
Median Annual Salary
- United States:
$59,530 - Oregon State:
$71,381 - Klamath Region:
$64,883
2025-2035 Employment Projection
4% GrowthEntry Level Educational Requirements:
High School DiplomaProspective Jobs
| Emergency dispatcher | Emergency medical technician | Emergency management director |
| Wildland fire fighter | Structural fire fighter | Law enforcement officer |
All data was gathered from the
State of Oregon Employment Department and Bureau of Labor Statistics