Search | Menu 
Ready to Learn More?
If you’d like to learn more about the Fire Protection Technician program, we’d love to talk with you.
We’re here to answer any questions and guide you through our application process step-by-step.
Send us your contact information, and we’ll help you get started right away!
Financial Aid Available
Program Transfers
Estimated Program Cost
Financial Aid
-
Program Overview
Madison College's Fire Protection Technician program is designed to meet the needs of any person currently employed in or preparing for a fire service career.
Opportunities for graduates exist with municipal fire departments, insurance and government agencies, and in the field of industrial safety and related fields. Classes should be taken in the sequence listed.
Program Details
Fire Protection Technician is on a career pathway that includes this associate degree, a technical diploma and a certificate. All will prepare you for a good job. The associate degree allows you to transfer to another college to earn your bachelor’s degree. Learn at your own pace and increase your earning potential with credentials that keep you moving on your career path.
Students in the Fire Protection Technician program can attend full or part-time. Classes should be taken in the sequence listed.
Fire classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.
Fire Service Careers
Associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field including:
- Firefighter
- EMT
- Fire Protection Technician
- Fire Protection Systems Installer
- Industrial Safety Technician
- Property Risk Management Specialist
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Fire Protection Consultant
- Fire Protection Equipment Sales Manager
- Industrial Safety Manager
- Municipal Safety Manager
- Property Loss/Risk Management Supervisor
- Fire Investigator
- Fire Marshal
- Fire Inspector
- Fire Officer
Fire Service Jobs
- Fire Service Exploring
- USDA Forest Service
- Public Safety Jobs
- Wisconsin State Firefighters’ Association
Resources for Fire Service Students
Finish Your Fire Degree Online
The only hands-on courses you are required to complete on campus are the Fire Academy (Firefighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Operations) and Emergency Medical Technician. These hands-on courses can be completed through Madison College, any of the other 15 technical colleges around the state, or any other IFSAC or Pro-Board accredited program and National Registry courses.
Contact one of our Advisors for more information.
-
Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
First SemesterSecond SemesterThird SemesterFourth Semester -
Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
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
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) 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
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
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.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Fire Protection Technician career.
-
Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherStudents must have successfully completed their AAS in Fire Protection Technician with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and have graduated 1990 or later.Wisconsin Private Schools
Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Out-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
After completing the Fire Protection Technician program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to demonstrate:
Professionalism
- Demonstrate professional conduct by displaying personal code of ethics, positive work ethics, flexibility, teamwork skills, physical fitness, safe procedures, and sensitivity to diverse cultures and individuals.
Technical Skills
- Develop and employ an incident command system.
- Develop and apply preincident plan.
- Demonstrate awareness of basic fire code enforcement inspection process.
- Develop and present public fire education seminars.
- Investigate fires.
- Perform fire service hydraulics.
Technical Knowledge
- Explain and apply strategic tactical priorities for safety, rescue, incident control, and loss control for situations including: fire suppression, search and rescue, hazardous materials, and disaster management.
Communication Skills
- Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and through written documentation with clients, coworkers, other agencies and supervisors.
Management Skills
- Apply appropriate management skills to work effectively within emergency services organizations.
-
Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 22 12 11 Number of Surveys Sent 21 12 11 Number of Surveys Returned 18 9 5 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 15 8 4 Percent Available for Employment 83.3% 88.9% 80.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 16.7% 11.1% 20.0% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 15 8 4 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 12 6 4 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 80.0% 75.0% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 3 2 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 20.0% 25.0% 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.4 3.4 3.6 Number of Satisfaction Responses 18 9 5 Very Satisfied (4) 7 5 3 Percent Very Satisfied 38.9% 55.6% 60.0% Satisfied (3) 11 3 2 Percent Satisfied 61.1% 33.3% 40.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 1 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 18 9 5 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 15 8 4 Before Enrollment 4 2 0 Percent Before Enrollment 26.7% 25.0% 0.0% While Attending the College 6 4 2 Percent While Attending the College 40.0% 50.0% 50.0% After Training at the College 5 2 2 Percent After Training at the College 33.3% 25.0% 50.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 15 8 4 In College District 9 4 2 Percent In College District 60.0% 50.0% 50.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 6 1 2 Percent of In Wisconsin 40.0% 12.5% 50.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 3 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 37.5% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 11 5 4 Average Monthly Wage $2,844 $3,971 $4,003 Average Hourly Wage $16.54 $23.09 $23.27 Average Work Hours per Week 58.9 49.5 53.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 Average Hourly Wage $9.50 Average Work Hours per Week 30.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions City of Sun Prairie EMS Paramedic Sun Prairie City of Wisconsin Rapids Firefighter/Paramedic Wisconsin Rapids UW - Madison Security Officer Western Lakes Fire District Firefighter/EMT Oconomowoc * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
