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Program Title:

Fire Protection

Award Type:

Diploma

Award Name, Number and Location:

Fire Protection Technician (BP/EP)

Award Description:

The Fire Protection Technician diploma is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to progress in the fire service field. Fire suppression techniques and company officer training will be covered. 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:

Students who complete this diploma will have the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as a lead firefighter, apparatus operator and line officer.

Technical Studies Required:

38 Credits

FRPT1100	Fire Fighter I	5
FRPT1105	Fire Fighter II	2
FRPT1110	Fire Instructor I	2
FRPT1115	Company Functions	2
FRPT1120	Fire Officer I	2
FRPT1125	Fire Investigation I	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
FRPT2110	Fire Ground Control	2
FRPT2115	Fire Officer II	2

General Education Required:

4 Credits

COMM1050	Communication in the Workplace	2
COMM1040	Job Seeking Skills	2

General Education Electives:

2 Credits

Any HTC college level general education course may be used to satisfy the elective requirement.

Technical Studies Electives:

4 Credits

	Any FRPT course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.
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

Total DiplomaCredits 48

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