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Coming Soon

• Minnesota Fire Service Safety Symposium – SCTCC – 12/4/10
• Fire Service Educators and Professional Development Conference, January 28-30, 2011, St. Cloud
• Decision Making for Initial Company Operations (DMICO) - Train the Trainer,  February 5 &6, 2011.
• Brainerd State Fire School, April 9-10, 2011.  For full event details, click here.
• NFPA 1001 FFI/II – Freeport, MN  Starting 8/24/10
• NFPA 1001 FFI/II – St. Joseph, MN  Starting 8/30/10
• NFPA 1001 FFI/II – Milaca, MN  Starting 9/14/10
• Emergency Vehicle Operations/Defensive driving – SCTCC – CTEC Building  9/21-22/10
• Fire Instructor I - SCTCC – CTEC Building  9/15/10 – 11/10/10
• Fire Inspector I - SCTCC – CTEC Building  Starting 1/6/2011
• Fire Officer I - SCTCC – CTEC Building  Starting 1/12/11
• Hazmat Operations – October 2010 & March 2011
• Pump Operations Class – Spring 2011
• Fire Apparatus Operator I – Spring 2011

FIRE 1420/1440 - Firefighter I
This class is designed to provide the student with the minimum education required to function as a Firefighter under direct supervision on the fire ground. This course includes but is not limited to the following subjects: Blood borne Pathogens, Confined Space Entry, Hazardous Materials, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, Fire Fighter Safety, Fire Behavior, Ladders, Forcible Entry, Hose Handling, Fire Streams, Ventilation, and Fire Control. This course is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Standards and is designed to meet the requirements to pass the Minnesota Certification Board FFI test. This course includes the rental of NFPA approved personal protective firefighting equipment.

FIRE 1424 - Firefighter II
This class provides the Fire Fighter with the knowledge to perform under general supervision on the fire ground. After completion of the course the Fire Fighter may lead a group of equal or lesser trained personnel through the performance of a specified task. This course includes but is not limited to the following subjects: Water Supplies, Automatic Sprinkler, Fire Cause and Determination, Building Construction, Fire Alarms, Rescue and Extrication, Salvage and Overhaul, Fire Prevention and Education. This course is based on the National Fire Protection Association 1001 Standards.

CTSI 1204 - Emergency Vehicle Operation/Defensive Driving
This course provides drivers with information and tools necessary to reduce the chances of being involved in an emergency vehicle accident.  Students see the latest industry statistics on vehicle incidents, including fire fighter injury and fatality information, and then learn best practices to operate safely.  Emergency vehicle driving, fire vehicle inspections, vehicle handling characteristics, influences that affect safe operations such as stress, fatigue, adrenaline etc., are covered in this course.  Defensive driving techniques will be presented and reinforced in our state-of-the are driving simulator.  We can also arrange for on-the-road and behind the wheel training in addition to the simulator.  Learn the skills you need to avoid becoming a statistic. 

FIRE 1467 - Fire Instructor I
This course is designed to teach individuals entering into teaching or instructing situations the basic skills necessary to function effectively in a classroom or drill ground setting. This course will prepare the individual for the Fire Instructor 1 Certification test. All materials provided.

FIRE 1466 – Fire Inspector I
The class includes preparing the student to conduct basic fire inspections in his/her jurisdiction while using the current building and fire codes.  It also includes a number of skill assignments that will teach the student how to use the applicable codes and also how to write up an order letter regarding an inspection they have completed.  This class is designed to prepare the student for the Minnesota State Certification Boards Fire Inspector I certification test

FIRE 1465 - Fire Officer I
Fire Officer I course will prepare the student to perform the duties of the first line company officer.  This will include supervising a single fire suppression unit or a small administrative unit within the fire department.  Some of the duties included are: prioritizing multiple demands of the company, delegating tasks to subordinates, administrative duties relating to the individual companies or stations, supervisory duties and emergency scene functions. 

FIRE 1426 - Fire Apparatus Operator I
Course is designed for the fire fighter who wishes to advance to the next level of his/her profession.  This course consists of preventive maintenance, test and inspections, driving/operating, water supply, sprinklers and standpipes, and operations.  Different courses may include various types of fire apparatus and their respective operational information.  Pre-Requisite – Basic Pump Course or statement from chief of basic pump training for individuals. 

FIRE 1422 - Pumper Operations I
In this class, students will be able to explain the construction of the fire pump, theory of operations, maintenance, basic hydraulics, principals of drafting and water supplies.  The student will operate pumpers in field exercises.  This course is designed for all fire fighter personnel and turn out gear is required.

FIRE 1429 – Advanced Pump Operations
This class builds on the skills acquired during Pump Operations I.  This is a 16 hour course will cover: Water Shuttles; Ladder Pipe Master Streams; LDH; Relay; Multi-Handlines; Dual Pumping; Tandem pumping; Standpipe and Sprinkler Operations.

FIRE 1458 – Hazmat Awareness
This class covers the basic awareness level of information relative to the first responder, EMT, Firefighter, or Law Enforcement personnel.  Class covers the basic introduction to Hazardous materials and alarms.  The lesson covers the recognition of the various container shapes that hazardous materials may be carried in, and identification symbols as indentified in the Emergency Response Guide.

FIRE 1455 - Hazmat Operations 28-32 hours
Review of and demonstration of competency in performing the applicable skills of 29 CFR 1910.120 (q) and NFPA 472; Hands-on experience with the Emergency Response Guidebook and related documents; Review principles and procedures for analyzing an incident and implement a plan of action; Select and use proper personal protective equipment and demonstrate the decontamination process; Review Specified hazards associated with a HAZMAT environment.