Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The A.A.S. degree in Fire Science Technology prepares students to perform the duties of a line officer. As students progress, they will also complete the requirements for two certificates; Fire Suppression Technician and Company Officer. Students typically complete the Fire Suppression Technician certificate first which qualifies them for a lead firefighter position with most fire departments. As students gain experience and continue their education they will earn a Company Officer certificate. The course work also prepares students to take promotional exams.
Student must be 18 years of age or meet the requirements for eligibility under Hennepin Technical College’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) standards.
Award Outcomes
Analyze principles of fire control.
Utilize personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principle of fire development.
Apply knowledge of hydraulic principles for water supply.
Identify principles for leadership.
Utilize knowledge of building construction principles, fire protection systems and fire prevention codes to affect a safe community.
Identify hazardous materials and properties.
Outline effective emergency scene operations.
Apply information management concepts to fire protection administration.
Utilize effective written communication.
Demonstrate effective incident management practices.
Career Opportunities
Fire Science graduates may perform a variety of jobs in the fire protection family. Titles may include Firefighter, Driver Operator, Inspector or Fire Investigator. Higher level positions, requiring experience and exams, are Fire Marshal, Lieutenant, Captain, District Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief and Chief of Department.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Eden Prairie Only
First Semester
| FRPT1060 | Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety | 2 |
| FRPT1100 | Fire Fighter I | 5 |
| FPRT1136 | Principles of Emergency Services | 2 |
| FRPT1161 | Building Construction for the Fire Service | 3 |
| CPLT1100 | Computer Essentials in the Digital World | 3 |
MnTC Goal Area 2
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Technical Studies Electives
Choose a Total of: 5 Credits
Graduation (60 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice. This listing is to be used strictly as an advising tool.
6/20/2019 : BP / EP 7410