Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│65 Credits│Full & Part Time│Eligible for Financial Aid
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $53,000
Fire Protection Technician Program
Protect Your Community
The Fire Protection Technician Associate of Applied Science degree focuses on protecting life, property, and the environment. It covers fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation and emergency medical services. Learn the latest fire prevention and extinguishing techniques through lectures, simulations, and real-life fire drills.
Fire Protection Technician courses take place in Horicon. General Education courses will take place in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend or online. Earn your technical diploma in Emergency Medical Technician in the process.
Firefighters and EMTs work together on calls. Having both skill sets enhances your ability to communicate and work effectively within the team. Simultaneously earning an associate degree in Fire Protection Technician and a diploma in Emergency Medical Technician can boost your prospects of securing full-time employment in fire departments and ambulance services.
What You’ll Learn
Moraine Park’s Fire Protection Technician program covers the principles of fire behavior, management, prevention and protection systems and other emergency services. It teaches building construction and water use in fire protection.
Program Outcomes
- Exhibit professional behavior by showcasing a personal ethical code.
- Maintain physical fitness and follow safe procedures.
- Demonstrate compassion for people from different backgrounds and circumstances.
- Carry out fire prevention activities, including formulating plans, teaching the public, examining, and researching.
- Utilize incident management and abatement competencies to urgent situations.
- Satisfy the necessary standards for fire service and EMS certification.
- Express ideas accurately and coherently, both verbally and in writing to customers, peers, other organizations, and supervisors.
- Utilize analytical reasoning skills when approaching both urgent and non-urgent matters.
Modern living and the environment are changing and becoming more complex. This increases the need for college-trained people in the fire-service field. This program caters to individuals who work in the fire service or aspire to work in this field. It is customized to meet their specific needs. The program also helps individuals prepare for employment in the fire service industry.
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $53,000
Moraine Park’s State Certified Firefighter 2 and EMT classes recently held a vehicle extrication training exercise:
Employment Opportunities for graduates exist with municipal fire departments, insurance and government agencies, and in the field of industrial safety. Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Firefighter
- Firefighter/Medic
- Fire Protection Technician
- Firefighter/First Responder
- Fire Inspector
- Fire Investigator
- Fire Marshal
- Fire Officer
- Reserve Firefighter
Fire Protection Job Resources
Fire Protection Information Resources
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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This program provides the opportunity to earn certifications from the State of Wisconsin in Firefighter I, Fire Inspector I, and Driver/Operator-Pumper, as well as ProBoard-certified Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.
Admission Requirements:
- Criminal Background Check
This program also requires:
- Proof of a valid driver’s license
- Physical and Health Requirements
- Current NREMT certification or WI state licensure at EMT level (minimum)
- Students without current licensure can complete EMT-basic prior to or during the first semester of the program.
Students who do not meet the requirements will be ineligible to earn the Fire Protection Technician associate degree.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Estimated Costs
Estimated costs below are based on the 2023-2024 school year. These fees look at the cost to complete all classes. Costs, textbooks and supplies subject to change. For more details, see Cost of Attendance.
$11,615.50
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for enrollment fee information.
Additional Program Costs
Fire Fighter Principles and HazMat Awareness and Operations
- Physical/Medical Requirements: up to $250
- Practical Certification Testing Fees: $80 per test
Fire Protection Hydraulics
- CDL temp license for Driver/Operator if non-affiliated: $30
- Practical Certification Testing Fees: $80
Emergency Medical Technician Costs
- Testing fee (NREMT certification): $200
- Any computer or tablet
- External keyboard and durable case for tablet (recommended)
Emergency Medical Technician students must purchase the following from the bookstore:
- EMT pants (black or navy)
- Black belt
- Black boots,
- watch with sweeping second hand
- Safety goggles
- Stethoscope
- Name tag
- EMT shirt
Contact the bookstore for pricing information.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (sometimes referred to as the “sticker price”) is the maximum amount of money it costs to attend college for one year and is used to determine your financial aid offering.
While attending Moraine Park during the 2024-25 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,462 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $3,008 (if living with parents, $9,147 if living on your own), books and supplies of $1,465, personal expenses of $3,608, and transportation of $4,017 for a total of $17,002. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.
The WTCS Fire Service Education Office offers IFSAC accredited certification. It follows the latest NFPA standards and covers 5 categories with 10 different levels. Certification entails, after satisfying certain prerequisites, passing the certification process for a given category and level.
The opportunity to achieve IFSAC certification is available in Fire Fighter 1 and Hazmat Operations. This can be achieved through the successful completion of classroom instruction. After the instruction, written and practical certification exams must be taken. (IFSAC standards for certification standard apply)
First-year coursework positions students to be eligible to earn the Firefighter I and Hazmat Operations Certification in Fire Science. Eligibility for EMT licensure is based on successful completion of coursework and NREMT examination. Students can complete Emergency Medical Technician training in the college’s simulation center. This includes SimAmbulance, Apartment, and Hospital scenarios.
A previous graduate of the EMT Technical Diploma can return to complete the associate degree in Fire Protection Technician. After one year post graduation, they can then complete the Paramedic Technician Diploma. Individuals with current IFSAC certification may be eligible for credit for prior learning.
Highlights
- The current full-time faculty member is an active fire chief.
- Implementation of high-fidelity simulation for EMT course completion.
- Balance between theory and hands-on learning and support.
- Partnerships with Fire Departments within the Moraine Park district.
Impact
“This new associate degree is vital to the Moraine Park Technical College district and well beyond. Growing a skilled workforce in fire protection careers is critical to the safety and overall well-being of our local communities. Over the next 10 years, just within the four primary counties that MPTC serves, there will be a need to replace 325 fire fighters due to retirement and career change.”
– Lightcast (BLS/2023.1 – QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, and Self-Employed)
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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