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Company Officer Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This diploma prepares firefighters to be able to perform the duties of a company officer.  This will include the areas of basic management, tactics, inspection, fire investigation and incident management which meet the requirements of NFPA 1021.

 

Award Outcomes

Perform the required duties of a fire company officer

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

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

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

Be able to integrate the incident command system and its component parts into daily work assignments and all emergency response settings

Demonstrate knowledge of fire ground strategy and tactics

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication

 

Career Opportunities

Firefighters who complete this certificate are qualified to perform company officer duties.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 25 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1126Introduction to Fire Investigation

3

FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1265Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival

3

FRPT1270Introduction to Fire Prevention

3

FRPT1290Emergency Services Instructor

4

FRPT2111Strategy and Tactics

3

FRPT2260Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

3

FRPT2265Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration

3

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 31

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1265Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival

3

FRPT1270Introduction to Fire Prevention

3

FRPT2260Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

3

 

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

Total Credits  15

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1126Introduction to Fire Investigation

3

FRPT1290Emergency Services Instructor

4

FRPT2111Strategy and Tactics

3

FRPT2265Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration

3

 

Choose one of the following:

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

Total Credits  16

Graduation (31 Credits)

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


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