Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI)
Program Description
The Fire Science program is offered in partnership with instructors from the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) of the University of Maryland. Students progress through courses on fire prevention and control and emergency medical technology. The program includes classroom instruction and training at local fire companies. Students are required to complete work-based learning and take eight certification exams.
Possible Certifications and College Credits
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Hazardous Materials Operations
Rescue Technician Site Operations
Rescue Technician Site Operations
Rescue Technician Rope Operations
Course Sequence
Fire Emergency Medical Training I
Fire Emergency Medical Training II
Sample Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology Education Requirement |
Elective |
Off-Campus Instruction: Fire Emergency Medical Training I (Courses taken concurrently during EITHER 11th grade or 12th grade) |
|
| 2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Elective | ||
| 3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Financial Literacy | ||
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Elective |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer this Program
Lackey High School
La Plata High School
McDonough High School
North Point High School
St. Charles High School
Thomas Stone High School
Westlake High School