Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This certificate will provide the student with the minimum required entry level skills to become employed as a firefighter. Students learn firefighter techniques, apparatus operations, company functions, hazardous materials functions and emergency medical procedures. Team work is emphasized throughout the program.
The courses meet the National Fire Protection Associations standard 1001 for entry level firefighter. Completion of this certificate will make the student eligible to take the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board exams for certification at the Firefighter 1 and 2 certification levels.
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
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
Identify and apply the components of the incident management system
Function as an emergency medical responder at emergency scenes and integrate with other medical providers as part of the larger emergency medical services system
Career Opportunities
This certificate completes the minimum job entry requirements as a firefighter for most fire departments. Note that while Emergency Medical Response may be the minimum standard of medical training for some departments, many departments require the next higher level of medical certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Eden Prairie Only - Begin either Fall or Spring
First Semester
| EMSV1050 | Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) | 3 |
| FRPT1101 | Fire Fighter I | 4 |
| FRPT1105 | Fire Fighter II | 2 |
| FRPT1176 | Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational | 2 |
| FRPT1250 | Incident Command for Emergency Services | 3 |
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| Technical Studies Electives | 2 |
Technical Studies Electives
Any Fire Protection (FRPT) or Emergency Medical Services (EMSV) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.
Choose a Total of: 2 Credits
Graduation (16 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
1/18/2023 : BP / EP 7443