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 - Replaced by FRPT1061 - FY23 - Summer 2022 | 2 |
| FRPT1100 | Fire Fighter I - Replaced by FRPT1101 - FY23 - Summer 2022 | 5 |
| FPRT1136 | Principles of Emergency Services - Replaced by FRPT1137 - FY23 - Summer 2022 | 2 |
| FRPT1161 | Building Construction for Emergency Services | 3 |
| CPLT1100 | Computer Essentials | 3 |
Second Semester
| EMSV1050 | Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) | 3 |
| FRPT1105 | Fire Fighter II | 2 |
| FRPT1165 | Apparatus Operator - Replaced by FRPT1166 - FY23 - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| FRPT1176 | Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational | 2 |
| FRPT2110 | Strategy and Tactics - Replaced by FRPT2111 - FY23 - Summer 2022 | 2 |
| COMM2130 | Public Speaking - Replaced by: COMM1280 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
Third Semester
| FRPT1110 | Fire Instructor I | 2 |
| FRPT1120 | Fire Officer I | 2 |
| FRPT1130 | Fire Inspector I | 2 |
| FRPT1155 | Fire Protection Systems - Replaced by FRPT1156 - FY23 - Summer 2022 | 2 |
| PHIL2100 | Critical Thinking for College Success - Replaced by: PHIL1100 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| or | |
| Choose 1 course from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
| PHIL2200 | Ethics - Replaced by: PHIL1200 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| or | |
| PHIL2400 | Medical Ethics - Replaced by: PHIL1400 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 4 |
| Choose 1 course from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| FRPT1125 | Fire Investigation I - Replaced by FRPT1126 - FY23 - Summer 2022 | 2 |
| FRPT2115 | Fire Officer II | 2 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 5 |
| CCDS1020 | Interviewing Skills | 1 |
| ENGL2121 | Writing and Research - Replaced by: ENGL1100 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 4 |
| or | |
| ENGL2125 | Technical Writing - Replaced by: ENGL1070 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 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.
| BIOL2001 | Biology in Society - Replaced by: BIOL1000 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 4 |
| BIOL2003 | Nutrition and Health - Replaced by: BIOL1100 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| BIOL2005 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL2040 | Introduction to Forensic Science - Replaced by: BIOL1300 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| BIOL2045 | Human Biology - Replaced by: BIOL1400 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 4 |
| BIOL2125 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL2225 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL2235 | Microbiology | 4 |
| COMM2060 | Small Group Communication - Replaced by: COMM1260 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| MATH2050 | Applications of Quantitative Reasoning - Replaced by: MATH1150 - new gen ed # - June 2022 | 3 |
| PHIL2100 | Critical Thinking for College Success - Replaced by: PHIL1100 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| PHYS2001 | Introductory Physics - Replaced by: PHYS1005 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| PHYS2015 | Introductory Physics II - Replaced by: PHYS1010 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| SOCI2100 | Introduction to Sociology - Replaced by: SOCI1100 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
MnTC Goal Area 5
| ECON2200 | Principles of Microeconomics - Replaced by: ECON1200 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| ECON2300 | Principles of Macroeconomics - Replaced by: ECON1300 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| HIST1400 | Contemporary World History | 3 |
| POLI1000 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSYC2300 | General Psychology - Replaced by: PSYC1000 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| PSYC2310 | Psychology Throughout the Lifespan - Replaced by: PSYC1200 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| PSYC2330 | Abnormal Psychology - Replaced by: PSYC1300 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| SOCI2000 | Marriage and Family - Replaced by: SOCI1200 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| SOCI2100 | Introduction to Sociology - Replaced by: SOCI1100 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| SOCI2120 | Introduction to Criminal Justice - Replaced by: SOCI1500 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| SOCI2130 | Food and Society - Replaced by: SOCI1600 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
| SOCI2200 | Race in America - Replaced by: SOCI1400 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022 | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
| Recommended: | |
| FRPT1240 | Emergency Response Operations | 1 |
| FRPT2105 | Fire Instructor II | 2 |
| FRPT2120 | Fire Investigation II - Replaced by FRPT2121 - FY23 - Summer 2022 | 2 |
| FRPT2125 | Fire Inspector II | 2 |
| FRPT2130 | Fire Officer III | 2 |
| FRPT2140 | Personnel Management for Fire Department Services | 3 |
| EMSV1100 | Emergency Medical Technician - Basic | 6 |
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.
3/24/2021 : BP / EP 7410