Fire Protection Technician

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Apply Now – Limited Seats Available!

This program has limited capacity and may reach maximum enrollment quickly. Applying early gives you the best chance of securing a spot.

• Program capacity: 50 spots each Fall
  • This program admits students for core classes in the Fall semester only
  • Students placed on the waiting list may be offered the opportunity to begin core classes in the Spring if enrollment demand allow
  • Students placed on the waiting list may have the opportunity to take general education and/or EMT 1/EMT 2 and Fire Recruit Academy in the Spring and Summer terms
  • If students do not need or wish to take those classes, they may remain on the waiting list until the next Fall core cohort begins
• Estimated Wait Time: 0-1 year

Submitting your application now ensures you're considered as soon as space becomes available. If the program reaches capacity, a waiting list will be used to manage additional qualified applicants.

Learn more in the After You Apply section on this page.

Application Dates

Fall 2026

• Application open
• Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026

Spring 2027

• Application open
• Application completion deadline is January 15, 2027

Summer 2027

• Application available on September 15, 2026
• Application completion deadline is July 15, 2027

Fall 2027

• Application available on October 15, 2026
• Application completion deadline is August 31, 2027

Admission Requirements

All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

1. Admission Application

The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

2. Education Completion

Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:

• High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
• GED/HSED completion
• College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
  • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
  • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
    • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
    • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
    • Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript

All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

3. Residency Requirement

Per Wisconsin Statute TCS-10 because this program has a limited capacity:

• Non-district state residents
  • May only be considered after January 1 for the upcoming fall term
  • *Minnesota residents are considered non-district state residents for admission purposes
• Out-of-state residents (except Minnesota residents*) are offered a place in the program after district and state residents, if there are still spots available. Acceptance into the program is on hold until a month before the semester begins to determine if there is space in the program. Out-of-state residents are not eligible for admission to a program that has a waiting list.

Additional Notes

Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a program or waiting list does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the program.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.