Discover what MCC has to offer in the way of first responder programs

By GINA JOSEPH

Looking to become a firefighter or an EMT?

Macomb Community College will be hosting Discover Macomb, an event to highlight its fire, police, paramedic and EMT programs May 16 at 7 p.m.

Learn more about becoming an Emergency Medical Technician during Thursday’s event at MCC’s East Campus in Clinton Township. Photo courtesy of MCC

Potential students, as well as parents, teachers and counselors can learn what it takes to become a police officer, a firefighter, a paramedic or an emergency medical technician (EMT) during Macomb Community College’s Discover Macomb hosted at the Public Service Institute on the college’s East Campus in Clinton Township.

During this 90-minute session, faculty and staff will provide a broad range of information about each career pathway, including physical and educational requirements, as well as connections to workforce opportunities. Participants will see equipment demonstrations during a tour of the college’s state-of-the-art public service training facilities.

Those interested in attending should register at macomb.edu/discovermacomb for the free event. Those who attend are eligible to win a $50 gift card to Macomb Community College’s bookstore.

 Discover Macomb: Public Service Institute will be held at Macomb’s East Campus at 21901 Dunham Road, Clinton Township.