Capital Community College Paramedic Program

09/30/2026

🚨 Good news and even greater opportunities for fire technology & administration, EMS, and paramedic students at CT State Capital 🚨

🎉 Kicking off the fall 2026 semester with exciting news 🎉

🚒 On Tuesday, September 29th, Connecticut State Community College leadership, President Sharale Mathis (Capital and Tunxis), Dean Nancy Prather-Johnson, Dr. William Perez, and Program Director, Trish Wain, were invited to the Connecticut Fire Academy to attend the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control’s monthly meeting. During the event, CT State Capital, Gateway, and Naugatuck, were recognized for achieving FESHE accreditation through the National Fire Academy as an official Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education institution. Dr. Perez’s ongoing efforts to support fire science education throughout Connecticut has restored fire technology education across the CT State Community College system, reinforcing our commitment to offer standardized, affordable, and accessible training to our local emergency medical services workforce. (1)

🚑 Capital Community College Paramedic Program recently completed a self-study and site visit with program accreditor, Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), and achieved program reaccreditation through 2031! (2)

✨New spaces ✨

We have officially moved the EMT and Paramedic programs into our new classroom, laboratory, and SIM ambulance space - Ongoing construction projects and equipment upgrades will continue through 2027. (3)

Interested in joining one of our programs?

Applications for EMT and Fire Technology are rolling and registration for spring 2027 will open next week. Paramedic studies participates in the selective admissions process and applications for the next “night” program (January 2027), close on 10/31/26.

For more information, email: [email protected]

08/28/2026

The pups of paramedic school are looking forward to meeting the new humans of cohort 68!

Happy to our canine companions and a happy to everyone emBARKing on the journey to a new career in 🚑

08/22/2026

After receiving a number of requests for an upcoming EMS-Instructor course, we decided to offer one this semester!

*Please note, since EMS1001 is being offered this fall, there may not be a spring 2027 option available (pending enrollment).

*This course is for current EMT’s and Paramedics seeking instructor endorsement and is not intended for individuals seeking initial EMS certification.

Contact [email protected] for additional information

07/22/2026

Way to go, Abraham!

The first graduate of cohort 65 to be cleared! 🚑

Congratulations to Abraham Soto on obtaining medical control from Saint Francis Hospital! Congratulations Abe!

05/30/2026

CT State Capital is gearing up for our next cohort of paramedics! Applications for the fall “day” program open on June 1, 2026.

Please note, the paramedic program participates in the Connecticut State Community College selective admissions process and eligible applicants must hold current EMT certification and the additional credentials noted here: https://ctstate.edu/admissions-registration/how-to-apply/selective-admissions -studies-certificatecampuses:-capital

To guarantee a spot in cohort 68, prospective students are encouraged to apply before June 30, 2026. Applicants who miss the selective admissions deadline will be offered a spot on the waitlist and/or, may choose the option to defer admission until the next cohort that begins in January 2027 (our night program that meets on Tue/Thur evenings).

To apply: https://ctstate.edu/admissions-registration/how-to-apply

Additional questions? 📧 [email protected]

05/26/2026

Congrats, Amie!

Aetna Brag Board!!!!

Please join us in congratulating Amie Lee on completing precepting and obtaining Medical Control through Hartford Hospital for independent dispatch! 🚑👏

Amie started with Aetna Ambulance Service in December 2022, making this her very first EMS job. She went on to attend Capital Community College Paramedic Program and has worked hard to reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Amie, we’re proud of you and excited to watch your career continue to grow!

Amie is pictured here with her preceptor Zak Wright.

05/20/2026

Congratulations and Happy to CT State Capital’s 65th cohort of paramedics!

05/17/2026

🚑 Happy EMS Week! 🚑

In addition to honoring our EMS colleagues near and far, we have an exciting week ahead:

🚨Cohort 65 Pinning Ceremony: Tuesday night at CT State Capital

🚨CT State Capital Graduation at Yard Goats Stadium: Thursday afternoon

🚨Our 40th Anniversary!
In the spring of 1986 (just a few years ago), the first class of Capital Paramedics graduated!

*If you (or someone you know), was a member of cohort 1, we’d love to have you join us at cohort 65’s celebration on 5/19 @ 6:30pm @ Capital

🎉 We hope to see you at one of the many celebrations throughout the week! 🎉

02/19/2026

Its clinical orientation day!

Future paramedics from the Capital Community College Paramedic Program and University of New Haven Paramedicine Program team up for a collaborative learning session with the Midstate Medical Center education department. 💉🩺

01/28/2026

Classes begin February 6th and are open to all Connecticut State Community College students interested in pursuing the fire science degree program.

🔥Coming in hot with new fire science courses🔥

Spring 2026 classes begin on 1/26/26 and will be offered in virtual/hybrid formats:

🧯 FTAD 1018 - Fire Prevention & Inspection

🔥 FTAD 1012 - Fire Behavior & Combustion

🚒 FTAD 1026 - Safety & Survival

Contact: [email protected] for more information