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The Fire Technology-AAS program provides an opportunity for students to obtain basic and advanced instruction in fire fighting techniques, fire prevention, rescue, and management of fire services. The major also provides instruction to become involved in all phases of the decision-making process from entry level through the company officer level, focusing on improving productivity and safety. The program consists of approximately one-third general education and two-thirds technical coursework, including classroom as well as technical hands-on training to enable the student to become familiar with all aspects of fire fighting from entry-level to advanced levels. Also included is an instructional area entitled-job skills. This instruction will be offered through students' local fire departments. Students who are not connected with a fire department will be assisted in finding a site.
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1. Minnesota Department of Human Services Licensing Division Background study must be completed upon program entry and annually thereafter. Evidence of approval to provide healthcare must be on file prior to entering FIRE courses.
2. Students must have an "eligible" status through the State Motor Vehicle Records Check system.
3. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider level CPR certification is required by the end of the first week of the EMTB1100 course.
4. All required courses for the program must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
5. Immunization and health screening data must be submitted on the college Health Screening Form prior to enrollment in FIRE courses.
6. All students must have structural firefighting personal protective equipment, which consists of a helmet, protective hood, coat, pants, gloves, and boots.
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMTB 1100 | Emergency Med Tech Basic | 4 credits |
| FIRE 1100 | Intro to Fire Service | 1 credits |
| FIRE 1102 | Firefighter Fitness | 2 credits |
| FIRE 1104 | Job Skills | 1 credits |
| FIRE 1110 | Firefighter Basic | 6 credits |
| FIRE 1112 | Fire Apparatus | 3 credits |
| FIRE 1120 | Firefighter Practical | 1 credits |
| FIRE 1124 | Fire Protection System | 2 credits |
| FIRE 1130 | Rescue Theory & Practices | 1 credits |
| FIRE 1150 | HazMat Operational | 2 credits |
| FIRE 1152 | Building Construction | 3 credits |
| FIRE 1154 | Company Functions | 2 credits |
| FIRE 1160 | Technical Rescue I | 1 credits |
| FIRE 2206 | Inspection & Code Enforce | 3 credits |
| FIRE 2220 | Emergency Management | 3 credits |
| FIRE 2230 | Fire Investigation | 2 credits |
| FIRE 2250 | Fire Instructor Basic | 2 credits |
| FIRE 2252 | Line Officer Basic | 2 credits |
| FIRE 2256 | HazMat Technician | 4 credits |
| FIRE 2260 | Technical Rescue II | 1 credits |
| CHEM 1020 | Intro to Chemistry | 4 credits |
| ENGL 1111 | Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 2207 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| MATH 1110 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| SPCH 1101 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 62 credits | |
1. Student will demonstrate professional firefighting skills as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association standards.
2. Student will execute Emergency Medical Technician-Basic skills as identified by the Department of Transportation.
3. Student will organize fire prevention and fire education activities as outlined by National Fire Protection Associations standards.
4. Student will demonstrate effective, professional internal and external (written and oral) communication skills required of the firefighting industry.
5. Student will perform rescue operation skills as outlined in National Fire Protection Association standards.
6. Student will execute hazardous materials response skills safely as outlined in National Fire Protection Association standards.
7. Student will use appropriate emergency management skills in a variety of firefighting situations.
8. Student will operate and maintain fire apparatus and fire equipment properly as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association standards.
9. Student will demonstrate professional characteristics, behaviors, and attitudes as expected in the firefighting field.
Counselors are available in the Career Center to assist with career advising, job search resources, employer connections, occupational descriptions, employment outlook, earnings, education/training requirements and sources.
Nationwide demand exists for students wanting to become professional fire fighters. Typically job titles will be as a starting fire fighter with a municipal fire department, but in some cases industry or other governmental institutions will hire graduates with these capabilities.
The employment outlook for firefighters in the state of Minnesota from 2009 to 2019 is 14.8%, an above average growth percentage.
