Northland Community and Technical College · Courses
FIRE
19 courses with the subject FIRE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
FIRE 1000Fire Service Principles 1/0/01
This course provides an overview of the broad spectrum of the fire service, from the selection process, fire and emergency services careers, the fire and rescue problem in the United States, history and future of the fire service, and the chemistry and physics of fire, to fire prevention, training, department administration, and emergency incident management. It will also familiarize students with the primary duties of the modern fire department, including fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, wildland fires, and swift water and urban search and rescue. Prerequisite(s): None FIRE 1010 Fitness 1 cr 0/1/0 This course enhances the students' knowledge on fire service fitness, health, and wellness. In this course, students will gain knowledge of basic exercise science, nutrition, fitness assessment, exercise programming, instructional and spotting technique. Prerequisite(s): None
This course covers most of the operational objectives and some technician objectives for Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, and Trench & Excavation Rescue as set out in National Fire Protection Agency 1670, Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. Students will demonstrate the ability to work in these types of incidents from the operational perspective. This is a hands-on class and will be limited in size to maintain a safe teaching and working environment. Prerequisite(s): None
This course covers most of the operational objectives for Water and Ice Rescue, Vehicle Rescue and Structural Collapse as set out in National Fire Protection Agency 1670, Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. Students will demonstrate the ability to work in these types of incidents from the operational perspective. This is a hands-on class and will be limited in size to maintain a safe teaching and working environment. Prerequisite(s): FIRE1020 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 100
This course covers the objectives of the Minnesota State Fire Certification Board for certification as a Firefighter I. The Minnesota State Fire Certification board objectives are based on the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 1001 Standard on Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. This will prepare students to function at or above the minimum level of training for entry into a fire protection career field. Prerequisite(s): None
This provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structure are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the design and operation of alarm and detections systems, automatic fire sprinkler systems, special hazard fire protection systems, and security and emergency response systems. Prerequisite(s): None
This course covers the basic objectives of engine company work including the proper supply and use of water to fight fires and emphasizes that the engine companies should be focused on three major tactical priorities on the fire ground: life safety, extinguishment, and property conservation. And the basic objectives of ladder company work including the assignments of conducting a primary search, rescuing victims, forcing entry, and conducting proper ventilation techniques. Prerequisite(s): FIRE 1020
This course provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the history and philosophy of fire prevention, the agencies and organization involved in the field today, and the regulatory aspects and functions associated with plan review, inspection, fire protection systems testing, and fire investigation. It also covers the elements of public education and community risk reduction, as well as the logistics of record keeping, staffing, and financial management. Students will also perform two separate 8 hour shifts of ride alongs with a career inspection and code enforcement professional. Prerequisite(s): None
This course teaches the necessary skills to protect oneself, fellow responders, and the public from exposure in a hazardous materials incident. Students will learn how to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials, the proper protective clothing to use, accepted decontamination procedures, how to establish an Incident Command System, and the proper standard operating procedures to maintain safety at the incident scene. The course follows chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the National Fire Protection Association 472 standard, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Incidents. Prerequisite(s):
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change through the emergency services. Prerequisite(s): FIRE 1040
This course covers the objectives based on the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 1001 Standard on Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications chapter 5 Fire fighter II and NFPA 1410 Standard on Training for Emergency Operations in a scenario-based environment. This will prepare students to function at or above the minimum level of training for entry into a fire protection career field. The student will function as a member of a team to accomplish emergency scene goals and objectives. Prerequisite(s): FIRE 1040
This course covers the objectives based on the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. It will define the main types of firefighting apparatus, 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 101
This course teaches individuals entering teaching or instructing situations the basic skills necessary to function effectively in a classroom or drill ground setting. Given a lesson outline and resources, the student will present the prepared materials in a classroom and or hand on training session. Prerequisite(s): None
This course will prepare the student for success in acquiring and maintaining a career in the fire service. Students will be exposed to several different experiences and areas of fire suppression while riding with a paid, full time fire department. They will also develop a cover letter and resume, prepare for written and oral examinations, and be presented with information in preparation of a career in the fire and emergency field. Prerequisite(s): None
This course covers the Technician Level information for Vehicle and Machinery Rescue and Water and Ice Rescue as set out in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1670, Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue and NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. At the completion of this training, students should be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate and supervise a vehicle/machinery and water or ice rescue incident. This course will provide students the ability to work most vehicle extrication, and water or ice scenes with an excellent level of confidence. This will be a hands-on course and will be limited in size in order to maintain a safe teaching and working environment. Prerequisite(s): EMTB1101, FIRE1130, FIRE1165
This course covers the Technician Level information for Structural Collapse and Trench Collapse Rescue as set out in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1670, Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue and NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. At the completion of this training, students will be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate / supervise a structural collapse / trench rescue incident. This course provides students the ability to work on most of these incidents from a technician's perspective with confidence. This is a hands-on course and will be limited in size in order to maintain a safe teaching and working environment. Prerequisite(s): EMTB1101, FIRE1130, FIRE1165
This course covers the Technician Level information for Confined Space and Rope Rescue as set out in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1670, Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue and NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. At the completion of this training, students will be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate at and supervise a confined space / rope rescue incident. This course provides students the ability to operate these types of incidents from a rescue technician's perspective with confidence. This is a hands-on course and will be limited in size in order to maintain a safe teaching and working environment. Prerequisite(s): EMTB1101, FIRE1130, FIRE1165
