Program Details

Program Name

Fire Protection Technician

Program Website

https://www.blackhawk.edu/Programs-Classes/Explore-Programs/Program-Detail/program/Fire-Protection-T

Institution

Blackhawk Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00001_00041

Format

Online and In-Person

Program Description

The Fire Protection Technician Program offers the student an exciting career in fire protection, fire prevention and fire engineering. The field of the fire science is concerned with the preservation of life and property from fire and related hazards. The fire protection technician is a highly-skilled specialist with a unique blend of technical knowledge, management abilities, and public education and communication skills. Graduates are ideally suited to careers in public and private fire protection. Another area of employment opportunity exists in the field of sales and service with companies which manufacture and distribute fire protection equipment and related supplies. Expanding industrialization and population growth have created new fire problems which must be solved. In this area, the fire protection technician can be part of the team to design and research the answers to solve these problems which are making many demands upon communities, business, and industry. Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

This Program is Offered

Spring/fall

Duration

This program takes approximately 20 hours per week for 64 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Days
Evenings

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Part-Time

Application Deadline

Ongoing

Related Occupations

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Credit Hours

Career Pathway

Certificates in Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Job Placement Services

BTC Career Services helps students explore careers, prepare for the job application process and find current opportunities. BTC offers resume writing, mock interviews, job search techniques, and internships, when available.

Tutoring Services

Blackhawk Technical College provides free tutoring services to credit students enrolled at the college. We offer online, open lab and peer tutoring. Also counseling services are available.

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Yes

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Baccalaureate degree
Associate degree
Industry-Recognized Certificate or Certification

Name of Associated Credential

Associate Degree

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$9,483.00

Books

$0.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$9,483.00

Refund Policy

Refunds are processed according to the Wisconsin Technical College System Refund Policy for program, material and activity fees. To receive refunds, you must formally request refunds from Registration and Records by notifying them of your intent to drop a class(es) or completely withdraw from all classes. Requests for refunds must be received during the same term of enrollment. Refund requests are time-sensitive as each day that passes may affect the amount of refund you are eligible.

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

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

Aviation Center

4816 S. Columbia Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin 53546

Beloit Center

444 East Grand Ave.
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511

Janesville - Center for Transportation Studies

1740 Highway 14 West
Janesville, Wisconsin 53545

Monroe Campus

210 Fourth Avenue
Monroe, Wisconsin 53566

Beloit Memorial HS

1225 4th St
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511

Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

15 Plumb St.
Milton, Wisconsin 53563

Milton Campus

15 Plumb Street
Milton, Wisconsin 53563

Program Contact(s)

Moira LaFayette

Dean - Health Sciences & Public Sft
mlafayette@blackhawk.edu
(608) 757-7750

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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