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Program Overview
The Fire Academy includes 200 hours of firefighting training that prepares you for the State of Wisconsin Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certification examinations. Successful completion of both the Fire Academy and the EMT program will provide you with a diploma in Fire Service Certification.
Program Details
Students in the Fire Academy can attend part time.
Academy classes are offered in two formats:
- Three days a week during the day
- In the evenings and one weekend a month
Fire Service Certification classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
The Fire Recruit Academy prepares you to test for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification.
Accreditation
The Madison College Fire 1 and Fire 2 classes are accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Careers
Fire Service Certification graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field including:
- Firefighter
- EMT
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Fire Protection Technician
- Fire Protection Systems Installer
- Industrial Safety Technician
- Property Risk Management Specialist
- 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
Conservation Warden Jobs
Fire Service Jobs
- Fire Service Exploring
- USDA Forest Service
- Public Safety Jobs
- Wisconsin State Firefighters’ Association
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 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
- Setup your student account.
- Submit your placement test scores or transcripts to satisfy the prerequisites.
- Register for a Fire Academy section via your student account.
- Register for the EMT portion by following the instructions on the admission tab on the EMT program page.
You must complete both EMT and Fire Academy to earn the diploma. You do not need to take them during the same semester.
After Enrollment
You will receive a letter with additional instructions including equipment and book requirements.
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Career Outcomes
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 24 32 89 Number of Surveys Sent 24 32 88 Number of Surveys Returned 20 26 37 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 9 15 20 Percent Available for Employment 45.0% 57.7% 54.1% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 55.0% 42.3% 43.2% Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 9 15 20 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 6 13 18 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 66.7% 86.7% 90.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 3 2 2 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 33.3% 13.3% 10.0% 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
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.2 3.6 3.5 Number of Satisfaction Responses 12 20 23 Very Satisfied (4) 5 12 11 Percent Very Satisfied 41.7% 60.0% 47.8% Satisfied (3) 5 7 12 Percent Satisfied 41.7% 35.0% 52.2% Unsatisfied (2) 1 1 0 Percent Unsatisfied 8.3% 5.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 20 26 36 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% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 9 15 20 Before Enrollment 4 2 3 Percent Before Enrollment 44.4% 13.3% 15.0% While Attending the College 1 6 8 Percent While Attending the College 11.1% 40.0% 40.0% After Training at the College 4 7 9 Percent After Training at the College 44.4% 46.7% 45.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 9 15 21 In College District 7 12 13 Percent In College District 77.8% 80.0% 61.9% In Wisconsin, Not in District 2 1 6 Percent of In Wisconsin 22.2% 6.7% 28.6% Outside of Wisconsin 0 1 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 1 2 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 6.7% 9.5% Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 5 12 15 Average Monthly Wage $3,109 $3,284 $3,857 Average Hourly Wage $18.07 $19.09 $22.43 Average Work Hours per Week 59.0 51.5 50.6 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Beaver Dam Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Beaver Dam City of Madison Fire Dept Firefighter 3 DeForest Area Fire & EMS Firefighter/Paramedic DeForest Hales Corners Fire Dept Firefighter/EMT Hales Corners Janesville Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Janesville Kenosha Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Kenosha Madison Fire Department Firefighter Madison Fire Department Firefighter/EMT 2 North Shore Fire Department Firefighter Glendale Oregon Area Fire & EMS District Firefighter/EMT Intern Oregon Oregon Area Fire & EMS District Firefighter/EMT Oregon Promega Corporation Maintenance Technician Fitchburg Waterloo Fire and Rescue Firefighter/EMT Waterloo 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
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