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Professional Firefighter (EP) Diploma

 

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Professional Firefighter diploma is designed to provide students an academic path of study to progress in their chosen field. This award expands on the initial firefighter training with apparatus operations and Emergency Medical Technician. By integrating the fire science component students will examine how to improve themselves, their organization, and their communities through topics such as health and safety, fire prevention, building construction, and fire protection systems. Students will also have the opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of the fire service including where it came from, when and how it has changed, why it changed, and where it is going.

 

Award Outcomes

Identify the dangers associated with various emergency situations and apply the proper safety procedures for responders and the public

Demonstrate firefighting and hazardous materials response skills

Utilize personnel, apparatus, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground

Apply knowledge of hydraulic principles for water supply and fire suppression

Identify and differentiate the various forms and stages of fire and correlate appropriate prevention, mitigation, and response strategies

Identify and apply the components of the incident management system

Describe the historical development of fire protection and response from its origins through contemporary times

Describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization

Identify various classifications of building construction and how each is impacted by fire

Interpret professionally recognized standards, rules, and behaviors and apply them to fire department operations

Function as an emergency medical technician at emergency scenes and integrate with other medical providers as part of the larger emergency medical services system

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication

Career Opportunities

Students who complete this diploma will have the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as a lead firefighter, apparatus operator, and apply for promotional opportunities. 

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 41 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV1050Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder)

3

EMSV1100Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

6

FRPT1101Fire Fighter I

4

FRPT1105Fire Fighter II

2

FRPT1137Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services

3

FRPT1156Fire Protection Systems

3

FRPT1161Building Construction for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1166Apparatus Operator

1

FRPT1176Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational

2

FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1260Fire Behavior and Combustion

3

FRPT1265Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival

3

FRPT1270Introduction to Fire Prevention

3

FRPT1285Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

2

General Education Required 6 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

 

Choose one of the following:

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Diploma Credits 47

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV1050Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder)

3

FRPT1101Fire Fighter I

4

FRPT1105Fire Fighter II

2

FRPT1166Apparatus Operator

1

FRPT1176Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational

2

FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1270Introduction to Fire Prevention

3

Total Credits  18

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV1100Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

6

 

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

or

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

or

 

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

Total Credits  12

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1137Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services

3

FRPT1156Fire Protection Systems

3

FRPT1161Building Construction for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1260Fire Behavior and Combustion

3

FRPT1265Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival

3

FRPT1285Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

2

Total Credits  17

Graduation (44 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

12/27/2022 : BP / EP 7431