Firefighter - Lake Superior College Degrees

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“LSC’s fire tech program did a great job in preparing me for the firefighting field. I felt confident in my ability to contribute to the crew from day one.”

Lindzi Campbell, Alum, Fire Technology A.S. DegreeAlum, Fire Technology A.S. Degree

“It was my dream and goal to work for the Duluth Fire Department. I knew it was competitive but I went for it. If you have a goal for anything in life, give it everything you’ve got and never give up.”

Davan ScottAlum, A.A.S. Firefighting Degree and U.S. Navy

Overview

A career as a firefighter can be dynamic and exciting…but the hours can also be long and the work can be physically demanding. Being a firefighter isn’t easy. But just about every firefighter will tell you they wouldn’t have it any other way. And the rewards FAR outweigh the risks. Interested? Enroll in the fire technology and administration AAS degree at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN. You’ll get the skills needed to fight fires, as well as a solid liberal arts education. You’ll graduate ready to be a fire equipment operator or an entry level company officer. Your liberal arts background will serve you well when looking for positions in leadership and management.

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Program Features

Burn Box Facility Provides Challenging Training in Residential and Commercial Fires

At LSC’s Emergency Response Training Center, students and professional firefighters drill on a state of the art burn box training facility. Recycled steel shipping containers have been repurposed into a multi-story burn box structure with doors and windows designed to be used repeatedly for burns.

As of spring 2019, expanded burn box facilities include:

A three story, 16-unit apartment building and three simulated commercial storefronts. These containers will have rooms, hallways and stairwells to allow for increasingly complex and realistic training scenarios.

Plan Your Education

The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.

Program Guide

Skills & Knowledge

Conduct building inspections
Use the Incident Command System
Function as an Emergency Medical Technician
Mitigate hazardous materials releases and emergencies
High level/high angle, confined spaces and water-related rescues
Advanced skills in fire prevention and firefighting
Fire department operations and management of fire services

Are you ready to take the next step?

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$13,000

Approximate total tuition & fees for MN residents to complete this degree. Starting Fall 2018, LSC will charge the same rates regardless of a student’s state of residence. Non-Minnesota residents will pay the same tuition rates as Minnesota residents.

Tuition & Fees