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Program Title:

 Fire Protection 
Award Type: Associate in Applied Science Degree 
Award Name, Number and Location: Fire Science Technology (EP) 
Award Description: 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.  
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. 

Technical Studies Required:

48 Credits
FRPT1100 Fire Fighter I 5
FRPT1105 Fire Fighter II 2
FRPT1130 Fire Inspector I 2
FRPT1136 Introduction to Fire Protection 2
FRPT1140 Fire Department Administration Basic 2
FRPT1150 Incident Management 2
FRPT1155 Fire Protection Systems 2
FRPT1161 Building Construction for the Fire Service 3
FRPT1165 Apparatus Operator 3
FRPT1175 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational 3
FRPT1180 Hazardous Materials Technician 3
FRPT2135 Fire Department Administration Advanced 3
FRPT2140 Managing Fire Department Personnel 3
EMGT1100 Orientation to Emergency Management 3
Choose 10 credits from the following:
FRPT1110 Fire Instructor I 2
FRPT1115 Company Functions 2
FRPT1120 Fire Officer I 2
FRPT1125 Fire Investigation I 2
FRPT2105 Fire Instructor II 2
FRPT2110 Fire Ground Control 2
FRPT2115 Fire Officer II 2
FRPT2120 Fire Investigation II 2
FRPT2125 Fire Inspector II 2

General Education Required:

18 Credits
COMM2130 Public Speaking 3
COMM2050 Interpersonal Communication 3
or
COMM2060 Small Group Communication 3
CPLT1100 Essential Computer Applications 3
or
CPLT1200 Introduction to Macintosh 3
ENGL2121 Writing and Research 4
or
ENGL2125 Technical Writing 3
PHIL2100 Critical Thinking 3
or
PHIL2200 Ethics 3
SOCI2100 Introduction to Sociology 3
or
PSYC2300 General Psychology 3

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

6 Credits
EMSV1100 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 6
FRPT1200 Vehicle and Machinery Extrication 1
FRPT1205 Confined Space Operations 1
FRPT1210 Confined Space Technician 1
FRPT1215 Structural Collapse Awareness 1
FRPT1220 Trench Rescue Operations 1
FRPT2200 Hazardous Materials Specialty Safety Officer 1
FRPT2205 Hazardous Materials Specialty Hazard Sector Officer 1
FRPT2210 Specialized Monitoring 1
FRPT2215 Hazardous Materials Specialty Containers 1
FRPT2220 Hazardous Materials Specialty Flammables - Solids, Liquids, Gases 1
FRPT2225 Hazardous Materials Specialty Corrosive and Toxic 1
FRPT2230 Hazardous Materials Specialty Poisons, Radioactives and Explosives 1
FRPT2235 Specialty Mitigation I 1
FRPT2240 Specialty Mitigation II 1
 

Total Associate in Applied Science DegreeCredits 72

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