The Emergency Response pathway encompasses standards for designing student coursework in preparation for a number of careers in this field. The standards provide the foundation for further professional education and training at a postsecondary level, leading to certification and employment. By mastering these standards, students gain critical knowledge and skills through classroom and job-site experiences, simulations, and other learning modalities. Careers in this pathway include those in fire services, emergency medical services, wildland services, and emergency management.