Meet professional �re and emergency medical credentialing standards . Apply critical thinking skills to both emergency and non-emergency situations . Apply incident management and mitigation skills to emergency incidents
Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and through written documentation with clients , coworkers , other agencies , and supervisors .
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-503-153 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS ... prepares the participant to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with �re�ghting functions . Meets operational level competencies referenced in the JPRs in NFPA 1001 , 4-1.1 . ( Corequisites : 10-503-142 , Fire Fighting Principles ; OR Fire�ghter I State Certi�cation ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-503-191 PRINCIPLES OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ... provides an overview to �re protection ; career opportunities in �re protection and related �elds ; philosophy and history of �re protection / service ; �re loss analysis ; organization and function of public and private �re protection services ; �re departments as part of local government ; laws and regulations affecting the �re service ; and �re service nomenclature . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-531-102 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ... preparatory aspects , airway management , patient assessment , medical / behavioral cases , trauma care , pediatric cases , and �eld operations in basic life-support emergency medical care . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into EMT program or Fire Protection Technician program ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-503-142 FIRE FIGHTING PRINCIPLES ... basic �re behavior , techniques for control structural , related �re emergencies , life safety practices ; covers practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish �res ; satis�es all requirements for Fire�ghter 1 state certi�cation . ( Prerequisite : Acceptance to Fire Science , Fire Medic or Fire Protection Technician program ; Corequisite : 10-503-153 , Hazardous Material Operations ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-503-194 FIRE PROTECTION HYDRAULICS ... provides a foundation of knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in �re protection . Meets all of the requirements for the Driver Operator-Pumper certi�cation with the State of Wisconsin . ( Corequisite : 10-804-113 , College Technical Math 1A ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-503-143 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION ... provides the components of building construction that relate to �re and life safety . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-804-113 COLLEGE TECHNICAL MATH 1A ... topics include solving linear equations ; graphing ; percent ; proportions ; measurement systems ; computational geometry ; and right triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-503-730 FIREFIGHTER-LEVEL 2 ... complete all Level 2 �re�ghter objectives as identi�ed by NFPA consistent with Wisconsin Technical College System Board de�ned standards that comply with ILHR regulations . ( Prerequisite : 10-503-142 , Fire Fighting Principles ; 10-503-153 , Hazardous Material Operations ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-503-118 HEATH & WELLNESS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ... a guide to a comprehensive occupational safety , health , and wellness program in a �re and emergency response organization . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-503-192 PRINCIPLES OF EMERGENCY SERVICES SAFETY AND SURVIVAL ... This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national �re�ghter life safety initiatives , focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-503-151 FIRE PREVENTION ... provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of �re prevention , organization and operation of a �re prevention bureau , use of �re codes , and identi�cation and correction of �re hazards . Meets all requirements for Fire Inspector 1 certi�cation with the State of Wisconsin . ( Prerequisites : Fire Fighting Principles ( 10-503-142 or 10-503-102 or Fire�ghter I State Certi�cation and advanced standing in Fire�ghting Principles ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-503-195 FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION ... Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why �res start , spread , and are controlled Prereq : Fire�ghting Principles ( 10503142 ); Principles Emergency Services ( 10503191 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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