Program Details

Program Name

Fire Medic

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_00076

Format

In-Person

Program Description

Your passion for helping others is matched only by your ability to stay calm in times of crisis. Making a difference is what moves you. You have found your purpose - become a fire medic. As a graduate of this two-year program, you'll be cross-trained in fire protection/suppression and emergency medical services (EMS) at the advanced life support/paramedic level. You'll be prepared for employment in fire-based EMS agencies such as rural and urban fire departments, airport public safety departments, and industrial/fire safety teams. Plus, you'll be trained to respond to out-of-hospital medical/trauma emergencies, fire or HAZMAT emergencies, mass casualty incidents and/or special rescue operations in a community served by a full-time fire department. Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Currently licensed as an EMT in the state of Wisconsin (requirement for the Paramedic program portion of the degree) • Maintain a current AHA Basic Life Support Provider certification on a two-year renewal cycle to comply with affiliating agency requirements • Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, life, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125lbs

This Program is Offered

Fall

Duration

This program takes approximately 17 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

Firefighters
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Paramedics

Credit Hours

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

$11,661.00

Books

$1,800.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$13,461.00

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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