Email Steve VanMeter
Certifications: Paramedic, Firefighter l and ll, Fire and EMS Instructor, Fire Officer l and ll, Fire Safety Inspector, HAZMAT Technician
At Polaris Since: 2024
Industry Experience: 29-years experience in the Fire and EMS industry with various agencies as a part-time and full-time volunteer. Retired Captain from the Stow Fire Department, June 2024, after 25 years of service.
Interests/Hobbies: Fire and EMS are Steves interest and hobbies most of the time. However, he does enjoy golf, watching football on the weekends, and spending time with his family.
EMT/Fire Training
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is designed to provide you with the Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician curriculum through a combination of lecture and practical skills.
Questions? Call 440.891.7732
Are you resourceful? Are you quick on your feet? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you have an interest in a medical, public safety, dispatching or fire service career? If so, a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or a Firefighter might be just what the doctor ordered. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is designed to provide you with the Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician curriculum which is a combination of lecture and practical skills. You will participate in shadowing experiences with local emergency rooms and local fire department rescue squads. The curriculum includes basic anatomy, foundations of fire and EMS, medical terminology, vital signs, patient assessment and medical report writing. Upon completion, you will (provided you meet all requirements of the program) take the National Registry EMT Exam which is the certifying exam for the state of Ohio.
The 260-hour Firefighting course provides the highest level of fire training that is required in the state of Ohio. You will learn all aspects of firefighting. Upon completion, you will (provided you meet all requirements of the program) take the state certifying exam. Successful completion of this program may also lead to certification as a 911 Entry Level Dispatcher.
This program is offered in partnership with Cuyahoga Community College. During the second year of this course, students must provide their own transportation to the Tri-C Public Safety Training Academy.
Students MUST be 16 years old by August 1 to enter this program.
Teacher: Steve VanMeter
Teacher: Susie Vigh
Email Susie Vigh
Education: M. Ed. Education; Kent State University, BSRRT – Technical Education; The University of Akron, Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy; The University of Akron
Certifications: Nationally Registered Paramedic, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Services & Fire Instructor, CPR & ACLS Instructor & Respiratory Care Practitioner
At Polaris Since: 2005
Industry Experience: 30-years in Respiratory Therapy, 35-years in Fire/EMS, 7-years active on fire departments, 16-years in EMS education, EMS instructor at Auburn Career Center, 7-years Lakeland Community College, currently on Munson Fire Department
Interests/Hobbies: Susie enjoys fishing, boating, photography and travel.
EMT/Fire Training 2024-2025 Advisory Members
Marc Bishop, Seven Hills Fire Department
Brad Buescher, Cuyahoga Community College
Skyler Dougher, United States Air Force
Patrick Finneran, Cuyahoga Community College Fire Training
Andrew Green, Strongsville Fire Department
Patrick Kelly, Phoenix Safety Outfitters
Connor McComas, Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department
Jen Novick, Chagrin Valley Dispatch