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FIRE SCIENCE- TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Program Code: 305035
Prepare for your future in firefighting with this two-semester program. You will learn basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies, and life safety practices. Program grads will be prepared for paid on-call / volunteer firefighting positions. Career firefighters will need licensure in Wisconsin-approved Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs. This technical diploma program ladders into the Fire Medic associate degree program.
Delivery
Day Full-time
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 5,286, Books: $ 420, Supplies: $ 225 Total Approximate Costs $ 5,931
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 305035
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www. nwtc. edu / apply Submit the following: High school transcript( or GED / HSED transcript) and / or College transcript. If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
Complete these prerequisite requirements( unless already completed): Caregiver background check for EMT. Valid driver’ s license and eligible to drive college vehicles under the college’ s insurance carrier.
Ability to walk, stand, lift, carry and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds.
Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc. edu or 920-498- 5444.
Program Outcomes
Prepare for incident response and Fire operations.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress( IFSAC) for those that choose to complete the state certification exams.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Fire Science Technical Diploma in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester 8 Week 1
10890101- College 101 1 10503153- Hazardous Material Operations 1 10531102- Emergency Medical Technician 5
8 Week 2 10503142- Fire Fighting Principles 4
Semester Total 11
Second Semester 8 Week 1
10503194- Fire Protection Hydraulics 3
One of the following: 10804113- College Technical Math 1A 3 10804134- Mathematical Reasoning 3 10503143- Bldg Const for Fire Protection 3
8 Week 2 10503730- Firefighter-Level 2 2
Semester Total 11
Total Credits 22
Curriculum Note: Students must earn a“ C” or higher in all 10-503- XXX courses. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a“ C” in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team.
The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a " C ".
Successful program completion prepares and entitles the student to take the state certification examination. A graduate is licensed only after successful completion of the certification examination and application for a state certification. State Certification must be obtained within 2 years of course completion.
Graduates of the Fire Science technical diploma who complete their coursework with a " C " or higher in any 10-503-XXX courses and meet the program benchmark scores for the Fire Medic program, may qualify for advanced standing within the Fire Medic Associate Degree program.
It is recommended to complete EMT A & EMT B during the summer before the first semester.
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