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 EMTP1130.
2. Current CPR for Health Care Providers (AHA) certification is required prior to EMTB1100.
3. Current Minnesota Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification is a prerequisite for EMTP1140, EMTP1144, and EMTP1130 (or currently enrolled in EMTB1100).
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's Health Screening Form prior to enrollment in EMTP1130.
6. All students must have structural firefighting personal protective equipment, which consists of a helmet, protective hood, coat, pants, gloves, and boots.
7. EMTP1140 and EMTP1144 require the course application form to be completed and submitted to the program director in order to reserve a seat in the courses. The cover letter explains the application process.

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Graduates of this Associate of Applied Science degree program will be qualified and skilled as entry level Firefighter/Paramedics. This program provides an opportunity for students to obtain basic and advanced instruction in fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials incident response and paramedic knowledge, skills and techniques. The Firefighter/Paramedic is a person who works in the exciting, expanding field(s) of Fire Protection Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The program consists of general education and technical coursework, including classroom as well as technical hands-on training to enable the student to become familiar with all aspects of an entry level Firefighter/Paramedic. The specialization and advanced education and training in the care and transport of the critically ill and injured can mean the difference between life and death. A.A.S. degree graduates have enhanced potential for upward progression in the career of a Firefighter/Paramedic.

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Career opportunities for Firefighter/Paramedic include public and private fire protection services that offer Advanced Level Support (ALS) medical response. Nationwide demand exists for students wanting to become professional Firefighter/Paramedic. Typically job titles will be as a starting Firefighter/Paramedic with a municipal fire department, but in some cases industry or other governmental institutions will hire graduates with these capabilities. This degree program prepares students for the National Registry of EMT’s Paramedic Exam as well as Minnesota Fire Fighter I & II certification exams.

Student Placement

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The program is accredited by the MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP). 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 complete all assigned tasks and duties in a manner consistent with the roles and responsibilities of a Firefighter/Paramedic within a Fire/EMS system.
2. Student will demonstrate professional behaviors, characteristics and attitudes expected by employers and the a Fire/EMS system.
3. Student will complete all assigned tasks and duties within the expected legal and ethical parameters of a professional firefighter/paramedic.
4. Student will demonstrate entry-level competencies of assessment and management of diverse patients.
5. Student will apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to assess and manage diverse patients.
6. Student will safely manage the scene of an emergency, demonstrating behaviors conducive to effective teamwork.
7. Student will communicate effectively with all healthcare providers, other professionals and patients with respect for diversity of culture, age and gender.
8. Student will perform professional firefighting skills as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association standards.
9. Student will demonstrate effective, professional internal and external (written and oral) communication skills required of the Fire/EMS industry.
10. Student will operate and maintain fire equipment properly as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association standards.

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