FAYETTE COUNTY FIRE AND EMS,
SOUTHERN CRESCENT SIGN EDUCATIONAL AGREEMENT
Fayette County, GA – Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services signed an agreement with Southern Crescent Technical College providing transfer admission opportunities for graduates of the Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services Paramedic Program. The agreement allows Fayette County firefighters and EMS professionals to receive college credit toward a degree for the training they receive during their training.
“We are excited to join forces with Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) with an articulation agreement that provides transfer credits from our in-house Paramedic program directly into an Associate Degree of Paramedic Technology from SCTC,” Fire Chief Jeffrey Hill said.
“The graduates of our program are being afforded college-level opportunities that were unheard of not many years ago. We are extremely proud of our instructor cadre, led by Assistant Chief Scott Roberts and Capt. Jason Anderson, for pushing this program to its fullest extent. They have a success rate for course completion, with state and national certifications, that is among the best in Georgia. The graduates of our in-house Paramedic training program often move forward in their careers by transitioning into leadership roles progressing this department into the future. They are the true Guardians of our Community,” he said.
Dr. Irvin Clark III, President of Southern Crescent Technical College said students will benefit in a positive way.
“The agreement is important because it helps us support Fayette County Fire and EMS with giving students a pathway with earning a credential and it also allows students to finish their academic pathway without having to leave the county to earn a degree. We are excited to be able to partner with Fayette County in this regard and look forward to serving the Fayette County’s EMS and firefighters,” he said.
“We are excited to join forces with Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) with an articulation agreement that provides transfer credits from our in-house Paramedic program directly into an Associate Degree of Paramedic Technology from SCTC,” Fire Chief Jeffrey Hill said.
“The graduates of our program are being afforded college-level opportunities that were unheard of not many years ago. We are extremely proud of our instructor cadre, led by Assistant Chief Scott Roberts and Capt. Jason Anderson, for pushing this program to its fullest extent. They have a success rate for course completion, with state and national certifications, that is among the best in Georgia. The graduates of our in-house Paramedic training program often move forward in their careers by transitioning into leadership roles progressing this department into the future. They are the true Guardians of our Community,” he said.
Dr. Irvin Clark III, President of Southern Crescent Technical College said students will benefit in a positive way.
“The agreement is important because it helps us support Fayette County Fire and EMS with giving students a pathway with earning a credential and it also allows students to finish their academic pathway without having to leave the county to earn a degree. We are excited to be able to partner with Fayette County in this regard and look forward to serving the Fayette County’s EMS and firefighters,” he said.