Firefighting is a dynamic public safety profession that requires a wide and ever-changing range of knowledge and skills. Areas of necessary knowledge include safety, fire behavior, and suppression, rescue, emergency medical service delivery and operations, hazardous materials, building construction, detection, and signaling systems, and the incident command system. This program focuses on preparing the student for their first career in the fire service. This program includes educational opportunities for those employed within the fire service, as well as those within volunteer fire agencies.

An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Fire Science is a program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the field of fire service. Recognize the importance of ethics, professionalism, and diversity within the fire service. This degree is often offered by community colleges or technical institutions and aims to prepare individuals for entry-level positions within fire departments, emergency services, and related fields.

The MCTC Fire/Rescue Science Technology program will prepare you for the challenges facing today’s emergency responders. In this program, you will learn about fire suppression and prevention skills, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical care, and leadership.

The Fire Technology field will count toward a certificate or Associate of Science Degree. These courses are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution, gain employment in the fire service, or as a refresher for those individuals currently employed in any area of the fire service.

Recognizing the need for more highly skilled firefighters, many municipalities now require additional education for their employees. The curriculum developed for the associate in applied science degree program combines lectures with hands-on activities to prepare the student to respond to a variety of emergencies. Specialists in the field provide valuable input on both content and methodology.

The fire science A.A.S. degree program is designed for individuals employed as firefighters or individuals seeking employment in the fire protection industry. Additionally, it prepares to fire and emergency service personnel for advancement to leadership positions.

Participants must be members of a paid or volunteer fire department. Technical skill training and certifications are offered through fire departments. Once the required training and certifications are acquired, fire service technology credits can be transcripted. Students then complete the General Education Core classes and apply for an A.A.S. degree in Fire Service Technology. See the program plan area for the major requirements.

Are you a firefighter who wants to pursue a leadership role such as a fire officer or fire chief? Are you a firefighter looking for a competitive edge or seeking to transfer to a four-year college? Enrol in the fire science and administration AS degree at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN.

The Basic Fire Academy is designed to give the student a well-rounded education for a fire service professional.

The Forest Restoration and Fire option prepare students with skills needed to engage in forest disturbance management and processes, including wildfire, landslides, insects, and disease. Graduates will have the knowledge and the skillset to incorporate natural processes, including disturbance, into active forest management planning.

Wildland Fire Management is any work associated with wildland fires in rural and urban areas. Large fires are major incidents that often cross jurisdictional boundaries. Local, state and federal fire agencies have adopted uniform standards, training and operational procedures to better facilitate interagency functionality during fires.

Emergency Medical Technicians (also known as EMT-Basic) provide medical aid to those in need during emergency situations such as accidents or illness. An EMT-Basic has the emergency skills to assess a patient's condition and manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies.