Emergency Management

Program Description

Prepare to lead when every second counts with training in emergency management.

Gain the knowledge and skills to coordinate response efforts, manage resources, and support communities facing disasters and emergencies. You will learn how to apply principles of incident management, public safety communications, and disaster relief planning. Courses cover a wide range of topics including emergency dispatching, critical infrastructure protection, public policy, and multi-agency coordination.

Develop strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities as you prepare to work with public and private organizations. Training also includes instruction on teaching and training methods to help you educate others in life safety and emergency preparedness.

Graduates are ready to serve as emergency dispatchers, incident commanders, emergency managers, or training officers. They bring a well-rounded understanding of emergency response systems and the ability to lead with confidence during crises.

Program Information

• Overview
• Accreditation & Affiliations
• Awards & Certifications
• Faculty

Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall Semester or Spring Semester
Campus: Eden Prairie

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Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED). Graduates may perform a variety of jobs with titles and industries that may include:

• Dispatcher
• Emergency Communications Operator (ECO)
• Police Dispatcher
• Public Safety Dispatcher
• Emergency Manager
• Risk Manager
• Disaster Communications
• Business Continuity
• Homeland Security Professional
• Search & Rescue
• Firefighting
• Law Enforcement
• Training & Exercise Officer

USDE Professional Licensure Disclosure

Successful completion of the Fire Protection program at Hennepin Tech will meet the requirements for certification by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board (MFSCB), which is accredited by IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress). With appropriate IFSAC certification applicant can apply for licensure according to MN statute 299N. Certification by IFSAC is required by Minnesota as well as by most states to acquire a state license to practice the profession of firefighting or for employment as a certified/licensed firefighter. Hennepin Tech highly recommends that you contact the appropriate state licensing board in the state or locality in which you wish to practice or be employed.

State Board Licensing Contacts

For information on state board licensing contacts, please download the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, Certificate Assembly Member Entities and Representatives, February 2024 pdf.

Last reviewed 03/28/2025

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
Dispatching Concepts	Certificate	Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Emergency Management	AAS	Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Emergency Management Principles	Certificate	Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Emergency Services Training Officer	Certificate	Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Professional Emergency Manager	Diploma	Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes

*Certificates that are less than 16 credits are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid

Jack Myers
Email: Jack.Myers@HennepinTech.edu

Eric Skinner
Email: Eric.Skinner@HennepinTech.edu

Jarod Kruse
Email: Jarod.Kruse@HennepinTech.edu

Dan Deitering
Email: Daniel.Deitering@HennepinTech.edu

Ron McRae
Email: Ronald.Mcrae@HennepinTech.edu

Peter Hanlin
Email: Peter.Hanlin@HennepinTech.edu