Firefighter I (Human Services)
10HFF1Firefighter Mentorship: Rochester Public Schools is partnering with Riverland Community College to explore this field. Students will complete book work in study hall or at home via an online portal that comes with the textbook. Skills training occurs on five weekend days for 8 hours each and includes training on hoses, foam, search and rescue, ladders, extinguishers, and a live burn. This is a college course so students should expect independent self-pace work. Firefighter I is scheduled to run during Fall Semester and Firefighter II during Spring Semester. After completing this work, students will be eligible to take the MN Fire Services Certification Board Exam once they turn 18. If you register for this course, the gifted specialist in your school will provide the materials. All mentorships will be handled on an individual basis and are coordinated from inception to completion by the Gifted Services Department. The student must exhibit maturity, responsibility, and the willingness to commit to the expectations of the mentor and the Gifted Services Department. Honors Course Concurrent Enrollment Prerequiste: None