Fire Service Certification Technical Diploma

$39k

Annual Salary

Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $39,408.

91%

Work Local

91% of our recent graduates work in Wisconsin.

Recent Graduates

There are 32 recent graduates of this Madison College program.

Fire Service Certification

Program Number: 305032

Your Degree:

Technical Diploma

Area of Study:

Law, Protective and Human Services

Delivery Method:

100% In Person

Estimated Time to Complete:

10 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 semester

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Estimated Program Cost

$2,160.90

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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
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Fire Service Jobs
Fire Service Exploring
USDA Forest Service
Public Safety Jobs
Wisconsin State Firefighters’ Association
Resources
Student Health Insurance
National Fire Protection Association
Fire Service Training
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.
Required Courses
10-503-100
Fire Recruit Academy
5 credits
10-531-102
Emergency Medical Technician 1
2 credits
10-531-103
Emergency Medical Technician 2
3 credits
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.

Career Outcomes

Graduate Summary

Graduate Report Summary Overview
Count Percents	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
Count Percents	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
Count Percents	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
Count Percents	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
Count Percents	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)
Count Percents	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
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

Contact the School of Human and Protective Services

Madison Truax Campus
Protective Services Building, 100

1701 Pearson Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

hps@madisoncollege.edu
608.243.5400

Hours

Monday – Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm

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Careers

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