Bates Technical College enriches diverse communities by inspiring student learning, challenging greater achievement, and educating for employment. The college offers hands-on, workforce-focused education across multiple campuses in Tacoma, Washington, with programs in fire service, emergency medical services, and public safety administration.
Location
Tacoma, WA • 4 Locations
Phone
253-680-7000
info@BatesTech.edu
Bates Technical College enriches diverse communities by inspiring student learning, challenging greater achievement, and educating for employment. The college offers hands-on, workforce-focused education across multiple campuses in Tacoma, Washington, with programs in fire service, emergency medical services, and public safety administration.
Location
Tacoma, WA • 4 Locations
Phone
253-680-7000
info@BatesTech.edu
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Bates Tech's first Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree and the only one of its kind in Washington state. Equips students with technical skills, leadership strategies, and management expertise needed for public safety leadership. Builds on fire service and cybersecurity programs. Addresses budgeting, personnel management, organizational collaboration, and emerging issues like cybercrimes, pandemics, infrastructure failures, and climate change-related disasters.
Bates Tech's first Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree and the only one of its kind in Washington state. Equips students with technical skills, leadership strategies, and management expertise needed for public safety leadership. Builds on fire service and cybersecurity programs. Addresses budgeting, personnel management, organizational collaboration, and emerging issues like cybercrimes, pandemics, infrastructure failures, and climate change-related disasters.
Prepares students for entry-level careers in emergency medical services. Students prepare for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certification Exam and meet employment requirements for an EMT, adhering to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model and National EMS Educational Standards.
Prepares students for entry-level careers in emergency medical services. Students prepare for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certification Exam and meet employment requirements for an EMT, adhering to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model and National EMS Educational Standards.
A 29-credit, IFSAC-accredited program providing newly hired firefighters with knowledge and skills required to become a probationary firefighter. The course is 14 weeks of intense training. At completion, recruits obtain IFSAC certifications for HazMat Awareness and Operations, Firefighter I and II.
A 29-credit, IFSAC-accredited program providing newly hired firefighters with knowledge and skills required to become a probationary firefighter. The course is 14 weeks of intense training. At completion, recruits obtain IFSAC certifications for HazMat Awareness and Operations, Firefighter I and II.
The Fire Service program at Bates Technical College provides students with hands-on training and academic knowledge required for a career in firefighting. Students learn about fire prevention, safety protocols, and rescue operations, preparing them for real-world firefighting challenges. This program emphasizes both practical experience and theoretical instruction, ensuring graduates are ready for immediate entry into firefighting careers.
The Fire Service program at Bates Technical College provides students with hands-on training and academic knowledge required for a career in firefighting. Students learn about fire prevention, safety protocols, and rescue operations, preparing them for real-world firefighting challenges. This program emphasizes both practical experience and theoretical instruction, ensuring graduates are ready for immediate entry into firefighting careers.
Comprehensive hands-on and classroom training for those interested in pursuing entry-level careers in fire service. Upon completion, students receive certificates in emergency vehicle operations, Emergency Medical Technician certification, and entry-level wildland firefighter certification. Students are eligible to take IFSAC tests for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations and Firefighter I.
Comprehensive hands-on and classroom training for those interested in pursuing entry-level careers in fire service. Upon completion, students receive certificates in emergency vehicle operations, Emergency Medical Technician certification, and entry-level wildland firefighter certification. Students are eligible to take IFSAC tests for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations and Firefighter I.
Follows the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model curriculum founded by the U.S. Fire Administration as a component of the associate degree in Fire Supervision. Courses are designed to promote higher education and enhance recognition of fire and emergency services as a profession. Prepares professional firefighters to meet requirements of Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, and Fire Officer I.
Follows the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model curriculum founded by the U.S. Fire Administration as a component of the associate degree in Fire Supervision. Courses are designed to promote higher education and enhance recognition of fire and emergency services as a profession. Prepares professional firefighters to meet requirements of Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, and Fire Officer I.
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