Program Details

Program Name

Fire Protection Technician

Program Website

https://www.nwtc.edu/academics/programs/fields-of-interest/law-public-safety-and-security/emergency-

Institution

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00111_00075

Format

In-Person

Program Description

The Fire Protection Technician Program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College prepares students for employment as Firefighters, EMTs, and Fire Inspectors on municipal fire departments, and for fire protection related careers within private industry. The objectives of the program include instructing qualified students who are seeking a career in the fire service and also updating firefighters and fire officers on changes within the fire service. Students have the opportunity to earn Firefighter Level I, Firefighter Level II, Certified Driver Operator/Pumper and Fire Inspector I state certifications as well as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) license while in the program. As a graduate of the Fire Protection Technician Program, individuals will be prepared for entry level positions in municipal and rural fire departments throughout the District. Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

This Program is Offered

Fall

Duration

This program takes approximately 15 hours per week for 90 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Days

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Full-Time

Application Deadline

One week prior to semester start.

Program Curriculum

Document 1

Related Occupations

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Firefighters

Credit Hours

Career Pathway

There is a 2 plus 2 agreement in place between UW-Oshkosh and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, which will allow a student to get a bachelor's degree in Fire and Emergency Response Management

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Yes

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Associate degree

Name of Associated Credential

Associate's Degree

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$11,215.00

Books

$1,229.00

Supplies/Materials

$2,050.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$14,494.00

Refund Policy

100% refund, if application for refund is made by the student prior to the first scheduled meeting of the course and the student does not add another course. 80% refund for a course is made before or at the time 10% of the course's total hours of instruction have been completed. 60% refund for a course is made after 10% but before more than 20% of the course's potential hours of instruction have been completed. No refund if application is made after 20% of the course's total hours.

Covers the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

Marinette Campus

1601 University Dr.
Marinette, Wisconsin 54143

Sturgeon Bay Campus

229 N. 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235

Online NWTC

https://www.nwtc.edu/
Green Bay, Wisconsin 12345

Program Contact(s)

Student Services

Main Contact
start@nwtc.edu
(920) 498-5444

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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