School of Criminal Justice, Fire Science, and Emergency Services

Outstanding reputation for producing well-trained practitioners

LSSU is one of a few criminal justice programs to offer students an on-site shooting range.

Students learn proper forensic techniques within one of our dedicated criminalistics labs.

Mission

The College Criminal Justice and Emergency Responders Faculty, Staff, and Regional Partners provide the highest quality educational experience combining theoretical knowledge, practical application, and personal growth to achieve careers as collaborative, innovative, professional community leaders of the future.

Vision

To provide and encourage the pursuit of academic excellence, integrity, and citizenship in a rapidly evolving global world. The faculty, Staff, and Regional partners identify the importance of the field to society, encourage giving of self, provide mentorship and positive internships and promotes professional excellence.

Program Objectives

  • Provide students with a broad-based, liberal education.
  • Assist students with their development of a set of professional ethics.
  • Assist students in the development of their critical thinking skills.
  • Assist students with the development of their writing skills.
  • Provide an educational atmosphere where active learning may occur.
  • Assess the educational outcomes of the program.
  • Provide students with the skills necessary to perform as twenty-first century fire service practitioners.
  • Encourage life long learning.
Lake Superior State University fire science students (from left) Christian Nagelvoort, Craig Suheski, and Jacob Herter queue a hose line into a practice building during an exercise at LSSU’s fire practice grounds in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., on Sept. 24.

Rescue Resources LLC of Grand Rapids provided training on how approach fires that tend to be very fluid, superheated, and explosive. Fire science students and faculty were joined by the Sault Ste. Marie city fire department for all day training. Crews practiced “positive pressure attack” techniques that blow heat out windows and allow firefighters to walk into a fire without taking a beating. The method also increases safety for trapped people. The Sault fire department — along with LSSU fire science faculty — chipped in to help cover Rescue Resources’ visit.