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Program Title:

Fire Protection 
Award Type: Occupational Certificate 
Award Name, Number and Location: Fire Suppression Technician (BP/EP) 
Award Description: The Fire Suppression Technician certificate will prepare the student to perform lead firefighter and apparatus operator functions. Students learn firefighter techniques, company functions, hazardous materials functions and emergency medical procedures. Team work is emphasized throughout the program. 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: This certificate completes the job entry requirements as a firefighter for most fire departments. 

Technical Studies Required:

24 Credits

EMSV1100 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 6
FRPT1100 Fire Fighter I 5
FRPT1105 Fire Fighter II 2
FRPT1115 Company Functions 2
FRPT1161 Building Construction for the Fire Service 3
FRPT1165 Apparatus Operator 3
FRPT1175 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational 3

General Education Required:

0 Credits

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

0 Credits

 

Total Occupational CertificateCredits 24


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