Title
Fire Service
About this program
About this program
The Fire Service program provides an opportunity for students to obtain basic and advanced instruction in firefighting techniques, fire prevention, rescue and management of fire services. This degree also provides instruction to become involved in all phases of the decision-making process, from entry level through company officer level, focusing on improving productivity and safety. For those who have completed a local fire academy, the embedded 16-credit fire service preparation certificate can be brought in via credit for prior learning.
Associate of Science (AS) - 60 credits
Program outcomes
- List the major organizations that provide emergency response service and how they interrelate.
- Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, buildings codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy and tactics.
- Identify the different types and components of fire suppression systems.
- Define laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes as they relate to emergency services.
- Explain concepts of risk management and mitigation as they pertain to emergency services.
- Summarize the elements of public water supply systems as they relate to fire protections systems.
- Safely respond to emergency incidents.
- Demonstrate proper use of fire department communication equipment.
- Demonstrate proper ventilation techniques.
- Demonstrate techniques for rescuing individuals from vehicles, collapsed structures and confined spaces.
- Demonstrate proper uses of personal protective equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Perform decontamination techniques for emergency personnel, victims and equipment.
- Demonstrate basic lifesaving skills, including CPR, bleeding and shock control, response to breathing difficulties, splinting fractures and dislocations, and assessment of medical emergencies.
- Employ proper procedures during a commercial inspection.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
