Fire Science

This course introduces students to the foundational knowledge and skills required for entry-level firefighting, meeting the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Students will engage in hands-on training and classroom instruction to prepare for Firefighter I certification.

This course emphasizes firefighter safety through modules on Courage to be Safe, LACK (Leadership, Accountability, Culture, Knowledge), After Action Reviews, and Creating Change in the Fire Service. Students will explore strategies to reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities, enhance accountability, and promote a positive safety culture within their departments.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) and its application in emergency management. Students will complete FEMA certifications for ICS 100, IS 200, IS 700, and IS 800, focusing on command structure, resource management, and interagency coordination for all-hazards incidents.

This course prepares students to respond to hazardous materials incidents at the operations level, following NFPA 472/1072 standards. Hands-on training and classroom instruction prepare students for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations level certification.

This course combines learning modules and hands-on training to prepare students for live fire scenarios within structure-based environments, following NFPA 1403 standards.

This course covers interior attack fundamentals and advanced tactics, including size-up, attack line operations, ventilation, smoke reading, and safety. Classroom sessions include video scenarios and insights from UL and NIST studies.

Provides opportunities to explore career interests and develop professional skills through work experiences. Under supervision of the employer and the instructor while receiving credit. May be repeated. (F, S, Su)

This course builds on Firefighter I skills, meeting NFPA 1001 standards for advanced firefighting. Hands-on training and classroom instruction prepare students for Firefighter II certification. Prerequisite: FIRE 101.

This course teaches techniques for safely accessing and removing victims from vehicles involved in accidents. Topics include scene safety, tool operation, stabilization, and patient care. Hands-on training focuses on using specialized equipment for extrication.

In partnership with the North Dakota Fire Fighters Association, this course is designed to provide firefighter knowledge and skills training to prepare firefighters wishing to take the state Fire Instructor I level certification test. The academy consists of online, self-paced classroom instruction. The academy also includes hands-on training where candidates are trained on the firefighter Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) identified in NFPA 1041, Fire Service Instructor I

This course covers the safe and effective response to incidents involving flammable gas. Topics include hazard recognition, scene safety, containment, and extinguishment techniques, as well as incident mitigation strategies for gas leaks and explosions.

This course trains firefighters to operate emergency vehicles safely and efficiently. Topics include vehicle handling, defensive driving, emergency response tactics, and legal responsibilities. Hands-on driving exercises focus on skills required for operating emergency vehicles in various conditions.

This course provides training in the techniques used to safely extricate victims from large, heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses. Topics include vehicle stabilization, tool use, and patient care during extrication.

This course focuses on the safe and effective techniques for rescuing victims trapped in grain bins. Topics include scene assessment, equipment use, and rescue strategies tailored to grain bin environments. Hands-on training ensures students are prepared for real-world rescues.

In partnership with the North Dakota Fire Fighters Association, this course is offered as an academy format designed to provide firefighter knowledge and skills training to prepare firefighters wishing to take the state Technical Rescue certification test. The academy consists of online, self-paced classroom instruction. The academy also includes hands-on training where candidates are trained on the firefighter Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) identified in NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications

Seven separate certification options with 3 levels in each option are available for completion of the core technical rescue JPRs Technical Rescuer
1. Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
2. Confined Space Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
3. Trench Rescue Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
4. Structural Collapse Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
5. Surface Water Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
6. Swift Water Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
7. Ice Rescue Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)

Candidates who successfully complete this academy are eligible to attempt the certification test. ProBoard® accredited, Technical Rescue certification will be awarded to those who successfully pass the testing process and complete all prerequisites.

This course provides foundational skills for teaching and evaluating firefighter training. Students will learn lesson planning, teaching techniques, and classroom management to effectively deliver fire service training. Emphasis is on preparing students for Fire Instructor I certification.

Cooperative education offers students the opportunity to integrate career, social and personal development into the educational process. The cooperative education program allows students to integrate classroom study with a paid work experience related to their fields of study. It is recommended that a student has successfully completed one year of academic study.

A class or activity designed or customized to meet the special needs of the student or to utilize faculty resources.