Fire Services

CERTIFICATE, 16 CREDITS

Riverland’s Fire Services Certificate prepares students for a career in firefighting through hands-on training in fire response, hazardous materials, and emergency procedures. The program meets job entry requirements for most fire departments and leads to State Certification in Firefighter I & II, giving graduates a competitive edge in the field.

 Location: Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Course Plan: Two Semesters
Faculty: Wanda McCoy | 507-433-0615 | Wanda.McCoy@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.
Required Core Courses (9 credits)
FIRE1100 Firefighter I 5 CR
FIRE1106 Firefighter II 2 CR
FIRE1110 Hazardous Materials Operations 2 CR
Electives (7 credits)
EMER1200 Emergency Medical Technician 7 CR
EMER1210 Emergency Medical Care/First Responder 3 CR
GSCL1270 Employment Search Skills 1 CR
GSCM1500 Written Technical Communications 2 CR
GSCM1510 Workplace Human Relations 2 CR
PHED1117 Weight Lifting 1 CR
PHED1145 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness 2 CR
SPAN1300 Spanish for Emergency Medical Services and Firefighters 2 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Fire Services program page at riverland.edu.