Introduction
Fire protection programs focus on the application of fire science and technology to problems of reducing fire risk, limiting loss, supervising substance removal, conducting safety inspections and investigations, and advising on matters of safety procedures and fire prevention policy.
Specific programs included in this major:
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Protection, Other
- Fire Science/Firefighting
- Fire Services Administration
- Fire Systems Technology
- Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention
- Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation
Careers You Qualify For With This Major
Schools That Offer This Major
| School | City |
|---|---|
| Central Lakes College - Brainerd | Brainerd |
| Central Lakes College - Staples | Staples |
| Century College | White Bear Lake |
| Century College - Online | White Bear Lake |
| Hennepin Technical College - Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| Hennepin Technical College - Eden Prairie | Eden Prairie |
| Itasca Community College | Grand Rapids |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth |
| Lake Superior College - Online | Duluth |
| Mesabi Range College - Eveleth | Eveleth |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead | Moorhead |
| Northland Community and Technical College - East Grand Forks | East Grand Forks |
| Riverland Community College - Albert Lea | Albert Lea |
| Riverland Community College - Austin | Austin |
| Riverland Community College - Owatonna | Owatonna |
Related Majors
College Preparation
In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:
- Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
- Understand how the classes you're taking in high school lead to a career
- Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
- See what classes at your school offer early college credit that will save you time and money towards your college expenses
- Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose
Learn more about Programs of Study at your high school.