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.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$11,615.50
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
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)
