FIRE 225 — Fire-EMS Mentoring Practicum
1 cr. The fire-EMS mentoring practicum allows experienced students the opportunity to guide, support and inspire mentees in the day -to-day operations of a fire, EMS and/or risk-reduction agency. The course is required of all live-in students who are matriculated in an SMCC academic program each semester that they serve as a live-in student, after they have earned 2 credits in FIRE mentors may earn up to 2 credits in FIRE 225. After earning 4 credits in FIRE 125 -225, enrolling in additional semesters of FIRE 225 is optional for the live-in student. The course is available to non -live-in students who have completed the course prerequisites and who de sire a semester -long workplace mentoring experience as long as mentor is able to enlist a fire - EMS or related sponsori ng organization and supervisor. This leadership applications course allows students to develop leadership skills and apply academic lesson s by serving as a peer mentor in academy and/or academic settings, or serving as peer ambassadors for SMCC public safety programs of study. Each FIRE 225 student will be paired with up to four mentees and will serve as a role model, guide, advisor and coach to help mentees succeed in training, academic and workplace settings. Mentor development opportunities including workshops, discussions, writing assignments, student presentations and other professional development activities as well as coaching by facul ty members and the fire science peer mentor coordinator. Mentors s