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Initial Firefighter Occupational Certificate

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.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 14 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV1050Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder)

3

FRPT1101Fire Fighter I

4

FRPT1105Fire Fighter II

2

FRPT1176Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational

2

FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 2 Credits

Any Fire Protection (FRPT) or Emergency Medical Services (EMSV) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 16

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie Only - Begin either Fall or Spring

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV1050Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder)

3

FRPT1101Fire Fighter I

4

FRPT1105Fire Fighter II

2

FRPT1176Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational

2

FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

2

Total Credits  16

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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

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.

 

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