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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 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.
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Admission
To Apply
- 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
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 28 24 32 Number of Surveys Sent 28 24 32 Number of Surveys Returned 20 20 26 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 5 9 15 Percent Available for Employment 25.0% 45.0% 57.7% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 75.0% 55.0% 42.3% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 5 9 15 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 4 6 13 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 80.0% 66.7% 86.7% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 1 3 2 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 20.0% 33.3% 13.3% 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) 3.8 3.2 3.6 Number of Satisfaction Responses 13 12 20 Very Satisfied (4) 10 5 12 Percent Very Satisfied 76.9% 41.7% 60.0% Satisfied (3) 3 5 7 Percent Satisfied 23.1% 41.7% 35.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 1 1 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 8.3% 5.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 20 20 26 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
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 5 9 15 Before Enrollment 0 4 2 Percent Before Enrollment 0.0% 44.4% 13.3% While Attending the College 3 1 6 Percent While Attending the College 60.0% 11.1% 40.0% After Training at the College 2 4 7 Percent After Training at the College 40.0% 44.4% 46.7% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 5 9 15 In College District 2 7 12 Percent In College District 40.0% 77.8% 80.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 2 2 1 Percent of In Wisconsin 40.0% 22.2% 6.7% Outside of Wisconsin 1 0 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 20.0% 0.0% 6.7% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 1 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 3 5 12 Average Monthly Wage $1,560 $3,109 $3,284 Average Hourly Wage $9.07 $18.07 $19.09 Average Work Hours per Week 70.0 59.0 51.5 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 Baraboo EMS Firefighter/EMT Baraboo City of Madison Fire Dept Firefighter 2 Harlem Roscoe Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Roscoe IL Madison Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Madison Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic McFarland Fire Rescue Firefighter/Paramedic McFarland SSM Health Medical Assistant Sun Prairie Fire Department Firefighter Sun Prairie Sun Prairie Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Sun Prairie Verona Fire Dept Intern Verona Verona Fire Dept Firefighter Verona * - 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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