P.U.L.S.E. Youth Leadership & Fire/EMS Academy

From Freshman to First Responder.

A structured four-year pathway that develops character, skills, service, fitness, education, and career readiness.

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P.U.L.S.E. Youth Leadership & Fire/EMS Academy

Four Years. One Clear Path.

The signature program is designed to meet students where they are and progressively build the character, knowledge, fitness, service record, and professional readiness expected in public safety.

9th Grade · Foundation

Discover

  • Fire Rescue and EMS introduction
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Fitness and swimming
  • Community service
  • Professional conduct
10th Grade · Development

Develop

  • Fire-service fundamentals
  • EMS fundamentals
  • Advanced CPR/BLS concepts
  • Physical conditioning
  • Station exposure and mentorship
  • Career preparation
11th Grade · EMT Pathway

Prepare

  • EMT educational pathway
  • Patient assessment
  • Medical and trauma concepts
  • BLS and EMS operations
  • Documentation
  • Professional communication
12th Grade · Career Launch

Launch

  • Complete EMT requirements when eligible
  • Fire College preparation
  • Recruitment and interviews
  • Resume and applications
  • Leadership responsibilities
  • Mentor younger students

P.U.L.S.E.

The Values Inside the Program.

P

Purpose

Help students discover direction, responsibility, and a reason to serve.

U

Unity

Build teamwork, belonging, brotherhood and sisterhood, and trust.

L

Leadership

Develop disciplined leaders through mentorship, accountability, and character.

S

Service

Cultivate a heart for service through community projects and outreach.

E

Excellence

Pursue excellence in academics, fitness, EMS, fire service, and life.

$

Opportunity

Help qualifying graduates move toward Fire College with educational support.

Current blueprint

Standards With Support.

Participation is intended to reflect the discipline and responsibility expected of future public-safety professionals.

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • 100 approved community-service hours annually
  • Attendance and punctuality expectations
  • Student conduct and accountability standards
  • Parent/guardian participation
  • Medical clearance for strenuous physical activity
  • Progressive fitness and swimming development
  • Career and certification preparation

Planned schedule

Built for Consistency.

The current program blueprint proposes Tuesday and Thursday evenings plus a Saturday training block, subject to final facilities, staffing, school calendars, and certification schedules.

Tuesday & Thursday

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Instruction, leadership, training, and development.

Saturday

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Extended training, service, fitness, and special programming.

Graduation benefit

$5,000 Fire College Scholarship Goal

Qualifying students who successfully complete the four-year program and graduate from high school are intended to receive educational support toward an approved Fire College / Firefighter Minimum Standards program, subject to final board-approved policy and available funding.

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