Fire and Arson Investigation
Category: Emergency, Public and Social ServiceProgram Description
Uncover the truth behind the flames with training in fire and arson investigation.
Learn how to determine the cause and origin of fires, identify heat sources, and recognize patterns that indicate accidental or intentional ignition. Courses explore fire chemistry, fire behavior, and the impact of building construction on fire conditions. You will also study the legal aspects of fire investigation, including evidence collection, scene documentation, and working with the courts, law enforcement, and the community.
Develop the skills to stop fires before they start. Gain the knowledge to conduct safety inspections, apply building and fire codes, and educate the public on prevention strategies. Training covers building construction principles, fire protection systems, life safety education, and youth fire-setting prevention programs.
Graduates are prepared for roles in fire investigation, fire prevention, and inspection, ready to protect lives, property, and the communities they serve.
Program Information
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Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall Semester or Spring Semester
Campus: Eden Prairie
Skills Required
Students will be given a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) FIT test in these classes. This test is valid for one calendar year in the Hennepin Tech Fire Program.
Labs and Classroom
When you walk into our learning labs at Hennepin Tech it is like walking into a fire station. We boast four pumper trucks with pumping capacity of over 1200 gallons of water per minute.Two car fire props, one propane live fire simulator, A class A live fire building, and numerous ventilation and fire simulators.
Work Environment
The work environment of a firefighter is physically demanding, from carrying equipment to pulling hose lines full of water to pulling walls and ceilings apart. It could be hot or cold, stressful, and mentally challenging. Students will work inside structures that are on fire and high above the ground, cutting apart roofs in order to ventilate a fire. The work environment is ever-changing and challenging.
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 in the fire protection family. Titles may include:
- Inspector or Fire Investigator
Tools/Other Expenses
Fire program students wear the following uniform: t-shirt, blue uniform pants, black uniform belt, and black uniform shoes or boots. If students are not affiliated with a local fire department, there is a rental fee of $100 for structural firefighting gear.
Questions? Contact OneStop
Email: OneStop@HennepinTech.edu
Phone: 952-995-1300
Events
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Grad gives advice to women entering firefighting careers
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
