Program Details

Program Name

Fire Science

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_00077

Format

In-Person

Program Description

Prepare for your future in firefighting with this two-semester program. You will learn basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies, and life safety practices. Program grads will be prepared for paid on-call/volunteer firefighting positions. Career firefighters will need licensure in Wisconsin-approved Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs. This technical diploma program ladders into the Fire Medic associate degree program.

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Students must show proof of valid driver's license and are subject to DOT driver license record search

This Program is Offered

Fall

Duration

This program takes approximately 14 hours per week for 32 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
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Credit Hours

Career Pathway

Fire Medic Associate's Degree

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Yes

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Community College Certificate of Completion

Name of Associated Credential

Technical Diploma

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$4,311.00

Books

$700.00

Supplies/Materials

$700.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$5,711.00

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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