Fire Service

Fire Service is a program taught at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Fire Service Associate of Science (AS) degree at Minnesota State Community and Technical College is designed for students who have completed a fire academy or who are currently working in the field. The program supports advancement toward leadership roles and builds a foundation in safety, decision-making, and operational effectiveness.

Classes are delivered fully online. The degree is 60 credits, and credit for prior learning may be applied for approved prior training through a process that can award credit toward the degree, including applying relevant certifications and experience toward a 16-credit Fire Service Preparation certificate. Students learn emergency response operations, fire safety topics, suppression systems, risk management, communications, ventilation, rescue techniques, personal protective equipment, decontamination, and basic lifesaving skills.

Modules

• FIRE1110 - Firefighter I
• FIRE2030 - Fire Instructor I
• Fire Service Preparation certificate

The minimum requirements for admission in Fire Service at Minnesota State Community and Technical College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Minnesota State Community and Technical College as pre-requiste for admission in Fire Service.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students must have completed fire academy training before enrolling. Approved prior training may be applied toward the degree through M State’s credit for prior learning process, allowing students to receive credit for relevant certifications and experience.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.minnesota.edu/programs-and-degrees/fire-service

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.