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The Rochester Fire Department, with Riverland Community College, is proud to host a High School Firefighter Program for local 11th and 12th graders each year. There is no out of pocket cost to students, completing the course earns college credits for students and state certification is offered at the end of the program.
There are no out-of-pocket costs to students participating in the RFD High School Firefighter Program. Books are provided by the student's school district and all fire gear is provided by RFD.
Students are responsible for their own travel to and from the seven hands-on learning days.
The RFD High School Firefighter Program is a hybrid course, meaning classwork can be done in school or at home, and RFD instructors host 7 hands-on days at various locations in Rochester throughout the school year.
The program covers all of the basic firefighter courses needed to apply for a fire department, including:
The course earns students a total of nine college credits from Riverland Community College.
Students are considered to be in concurrent enrollment while participating in this program (not PSEO).
If you'd like more information, please contact Assistant Chief Caleb Feine.
Interested?
If you are interested in participating in RFD's High School Firefighter Program or would like additional information, speak to your high school counselor or contact Motor Operator Jeremy Zabel.
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