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. Current CPR for Health Care Providers (AHA) certification is required prior to EMTB1100.
3. All required courses for the program must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
4. Immunization and health screening data must be submitted on the college Health Screening Form prior to enrollment in FIRE courses.
5. All students must have structural firefighting personal protective equipment, which consists of a helmet, protective hood, coat, pants, gloves, and boots.

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The Fire Service Preparation certificate program provides an opportunity for students to obtain basic instruction in firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care. The program meets the minimum entry-level requirements for most fire departments around the country. This certificate consists mostly of technical coursework and three credits of general education, providing for a focus of technical hands-on training to enable the student to become familiar with the entry-level aspects of the fire service.

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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.

Student Placement

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The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

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Semester order by campus: East Grand Forks

1. Student will perform professional firefighting skills as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association standards.
2. Student will Execute Emergency Medical Technician-Basic skills as identified by Department of Transportation.
3. Student will demonstrate effective, professional internal and external (written and oral) communication skills required of the firefighting industry.
4. Student will operate and maintain fire apparatus and fire equipment properly as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association standards.
5. Student will demonstrate professional characteristics, behaviors, and attutides as expected in the firefighting field.

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