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Program Description
Elevate your career in public safety with our Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Management program. Designed specifically for the dynamic needs of today’s public safety professionals, our comprehensive curriculum dives deep into the administration of all-hazard emergency management and public safety. Gain the essential skills to lead people, navigate organizational change, foster innovation, and address ethical and legal considerations in emergency environments. With specializations tailored to contemporary public safety policies, including community risk reduction and critical infrastructure protection, you’ll be equipped to tackle the toughest challenges facing communities today.
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Darren Hall
Associate Professor
Darren has been activity in the fire service field for over thirty years and recently retired from the City of Coronado Fire Department as a Fire Captain. Like most eager firefighter candidates, Darren spent countless hours in various fire service agencies and educational institutions gaining the proper blend of experience, training, education, and community involvement required for the contemporary firefighter candidate. His experiences evolved from participating in a Fire Explorer program, working as a Reserve Firefighter, Seasonal Firefighter and Firefighter Cadet, before being selected as a firefighter for the City of Coronado.
Darren earned a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University, an Associate's degree in Fire Science (Miramar College) and a Associate's Degree in Public Administration from Southwestern College. Darren is also a Master Instructor with the CA State Fire Marshal's Office. He has taught entry-level firefighter candidates through ROP (Regional Occupation Program) and Southwestern College and also is the Fire Technology Program Director at San Diego Miramar College. Captain Hall was recognized as the California State Fire Training Officer of the Year Award in 2011 through California State Firefighter's Association (CSFA).
Darren earned a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University, an Associate's degree in Fire Science (Miramar College) and a Associate's Degree in Public Administration from Southwestern College. Darren is also a Master Instructor with the CA State Fire Marshal's Office. He has taught entry-level firefighter candidates through ROP (Regional Occupation Program) and Southwestern College and also is the Fire Technology Program Director at San Diego Miramar College. Captain Hall was recognized as the California State Fire Training Officer of the Year Award in 2011 through California State Firefighter's Association (CSFA).
Mon - Fri:
9:30am - 5:00pm
Email Darren Hall at dmhall@sdccd.edu to schedule a Zoom Meeting
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R1-108F
Department of Fire Protection Technology & Emergency Medical Technician
Chair: Mary Kjartanson
R1-108C