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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
- 911 Hot Jobs
- 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.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2023-2024 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.
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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 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2024
Summer 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2024
Fall 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2024
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.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
This agreement applies only to students accepted into the Bachelor of Applied Studies degree at UW O. Students must have successfully completed their associate of applied science degree in fire protection technician with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and have graduated 1990 or later. The terms of the Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who have complete an associates of applied science degree and have been admitted to the Human Services Leadership degree at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.Wisconsin Private Schools
A student who completes an associate of arts, associate of science or associates of applied science is considered part of the ‘advanced core‘. The Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 64 credits of transfer. If students transfer prior to completion or with less than 64 credits they will be considered part of the standard core and credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis.Students will be granted admission to a bachelors degree program upon completion of an approved transfer program at Madison College. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater while at Madison College. Regardless of the number of credits transferred students must complete at least 25% of their baccalaureate degree credits at Herzing University University.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.Any Madison College student who has successfully completed an associate degree in applied science after 2015, and meets admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Technical Sales at MSOE by successfully completing the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Business Administration program. --- In particular, any Madison College student who successfully completes all technical courses and general education courses in their AAS program with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; successfully completes all other specified courses, as defined in this transfer agreement, with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; and meets the MSOE admission requirements for transfer students into the BBA Program at MSOE, minimum 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA from the last regionally accredited school will be admitted into the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Bachelor of Business Administration program 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. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.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. Articulation agreement is for students who graduate from appropriate program and wish to pursue one of the following degrees at Capella: Bachelor of Science in Business specializations, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety specializations, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (must hold a valid RN license) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.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.SFranklin University will guarantee acceptance of all Madison College graduates with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate of Applied Science. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer additional credits (up to a maximum of 94) 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.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2020 2021 2022 Number of Program Graduates 18 22 12 Number of Surveys Sent 18 21 12 Number of Surveys Returned 6 18 9 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 6 15 8 Percent Available for Employment 100.00% 83.30% 88.90% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 0.00% 16.70% 11.10% Available for Employment
2020 2021 2022 Graduates Employed 6 15 8 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Employed in Related Occupation 6 12 6 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.00% 80.00% 75.00% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 3 2 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.00% 20.00% 25.00% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.7 3.4 3.4 Number of Satisfaction Responses 6 18 9 Very Satisfied (4) 4 7 5 Percent Very Satisfied 66.70% 38.90% 55.60% Satisfied (3) 2 11 3 Percent Satisfied 33.30% 61.10% 33.30% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 1 Percent Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 11.10% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 0 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Number of Primary Reason Responses 6 18 9 Preparation for Getting a Job 5 11 5 Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 83.30% 61.10% 55.60% Career Change 0 0 0 Percent Career Change 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Improvement of Existing Skills 1 3 0 Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 16.70% 16.70% 0.00% Preparation for Further Education 0 2 2 Percent Preparation for Further Education 0.00% 11.10% 22.20% Personal Interest 0 2 1 Percent Personal Interest 0.00% 11.10% 11.10% Other 0 0 1 Percent Other 0.00% 0.00% 11.10% When Employment was Obtained
2020 2021 2022 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 6 15 8 Before Enrollment 2 4 2 Percent Before Enrollment 33.30% 26.70% 25.00% While Attending the College 4 6 4 Percent While Attending the College 66.70% 40.00% 50.00% After Training at the College 0 5 2 Percent After Training at the College 0.00% 33.30% 25.00% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2020 2021 2022 Number of Employment Location Responses 4 9 7 In College District 4 9 4 Percent In College District 100.00% 100.00% 57.10% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 0 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 3 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.00% 0.00% 42.90% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Salary Trend 2020 2021 2022 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 5 11 5 Average Monthly Wage $2,633 $2,844 $3,971 Average Hourly Wage $15.31 $16.54 $23.09 Average Work Hours per Week 53.2 58.9 49.5 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 Average Hourly Wage $9.50 Average Work Hours per Week 30 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2022 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Akron Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Akron OH Cambridge Area EMS Paramedic Cambridge City Of Waukesha Fire Dept Firefighter Waukesha DeForest Area Fire & EMS Firefighter/EMT DeForest Memphis Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Memphis TN Verona Fire Dept Firefighter Verona * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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