Learn about Lake Superior College鈥檚 firefighting and truck driving programs and tour the Emergency Response Training Center at 91涩漫鈥檚 Firefighting and Truck Driving Open House on Thursday, November 12, 2020 3-6 p.m., at the Emergency Response Training Center (ERTC), 11501 Highway 23, Duluth, MN 55808.
- Tour 91涩漫鈥檚 Emergency Response Training Center
- Climb into 91涩漫鈥檚 semi-trucks and try out the state-of-the-art truck driving simulator
- Check out the firefighting equipment, trucks and burn box metropolis, which is one of the few of its kind (multi-story) in the Upper-Midwest
- Learn about the application process and #ApplyForFreeTo91涩漫
Interested in becoming a truck driver? With the strong demand for professional truck drivers throughout our region, job placement from the Lake Superior College truck driving program is nearly 100%. 91涩漫鈥檚 truck driving program is now run through the Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT) department, with increased flexibility, meaning you can earn your commercial driver鈥檚 license (CDL)聽and be on the road in as little as seven weeks.
Interested in becoming a firefighter? Learn more about the skills, aptitude and physical fitness needed to become a fire fighter by talking directly with experienced fire fighters. Tour 91涩漫's firefighting facilities, including practice burn box areas, and suit up with turn-out gear. The need for trained firefighters continues to grow throughout the region, as many local fire departments are experiencing an increase in retirements and are, and/or soon will be, recruiting and hiring new firefighters.
Experience programs in聽action and learn more about all of the related program options, including:
- Fire Fighter
- Fire Science & Administration
- Fire Medic
- Fire Technology
- Wildland Firefighter
- Truck Driving
In accordance with 91涩漫鈥檚 COVID-19 Back-To-Campus Preparedness Plan, masks and social distancing are required on any 91涩漫 campus location and all guests will be asked to complete an online COVID-19 Screening survey.聽RSVPs are required and tours will be spaced out and limited to small groups. An admissions representative will explain details and next steps after those interested in attending RSVP to the Open House.
