Printed on 4/19/2024
Fire Protection Technician
10-503-2
Associate Degree (AAS)
Part Time, Full Time
64 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Times of Day:
Day, Evening
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Firefighters provide a special service to the community, protecting people and their property with fire prevention and protection efforts. To prepare for this career field, you’ll learn the principles of fire behavior, management, prevention and protection systems, as well as other emergency services. Your training will include knowledge of building construction and the use of water in fire protection. You’ll also learn about hazardous materials, rope, confined space and trench rescue, as well as EMT-Basic certification training. Through realistic classroom simulation and hands-on experience, you will master the knowledge and techniques to save lives and property in our FESHE aligned program. With this training, you’ll be ready for numerous Wisconsin firefighter certifications. Get started on this exciting, rewarding career.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(46 Credits)
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Technical Rescue
10-503-105
3Credit
162
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 162
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10503105
- Credits: 3.00
Exposes the student to labor-intensive requirements in team-based technical rescue. Students will be trained in rope rescue, confined space rescue, and trench rescue to the operations level.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
FIRE 10503141 - Firefighting Principles
FIRE 10503143 - Building Construction
FIRE 10503149 - Hazardous Materials Technician
FIRE 10503191 - Principles of Emergency Svcs
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Fire Protection Internship
10-503-130
2Credit
432
0
- Instructional Hours: 432
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10503130
- Credits: 2.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Provides an opportunity for students to perform the duties of a municipal firefighter while serving the typical 24-hour shift, excluding FVTC class periods, at one of several fire departments. Fire department officers evaluate student performance. Department consent required.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
FIRE 10503135 - Firefighter Functional Fitness
FIRE 10503142 - Fire Fighting Principles
FIRE 10503191 - Principles of Emergency Svcs
EMS 10531169 - EMT - Basic
Instructor Consent
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Firefighter Functional Fitness
10-503-135
1Credit
36
18
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 18
- Course Number: 10503135
- Credits: 1.00
Assess existing physical fitness abilities; improve upon the existing physical fitness level; and survey requirements for fire department physical agility testing as part of the hiring process.
Student is in progress in Fire Protection Technician (10-503-2) Program of Study
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Fire Fighting Principles
10-503-142
4Credit
90
126
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 90
- Outside Effort Hours: 126
- Course Number: 10503142
- Credits: 4.00
Describes basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies, and life safety practices. Students perform all practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fires and otherwise meet all requirements for Firefighter I certification with the State of Wisconsin.
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN (10-503-2)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER (10-058-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework
NATURE 10058179 - Fire Experience
FIRE 10503103 - Hazmat Awareness & Operations OR FIRE 10503153 - HazMat Awareness & Ops
Student is in progress in Wildland Firefighter (10-058-1) Program of Study
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Building Construction for Fire Protection
10-503-143
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10503143
- Credits: 3.00
Provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Hazardous Materials Technician
10-503-149
3Credit
90
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 90
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10503149
- Credits: 3.00
Provides a student, through this 90-hour course, with the information and skills needed to meet the training requirements and knowledge cited in NFPA 1072, Awareness, Operations (including mission specific competency) and Technician levels. The student will learn to recognize, evaluate, mitigate and control incidents involving the release of hazardous materials. This course meets OSHA 1910.120 and EPA 165.5. and prepares a student for IFSAC and ProBoard certification.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Fire Prevention
10-503-151
4Credit
72
144
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 144
- Course Number: 10503151
- Credits: 4.00
Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Strategies, Tactics, and Incident Management Systems
10-503-156
4Credit
72
144
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 144
- Course Number: 10503156
- Credits: 4.00
Provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents. Prepares students to pursue current national ICS training requirements.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
FIRE 10503142 - Fire Fighting Principles
FIRE 10503143 - Building Construction
FIRE 10503149 - Hazardous Materials Technician
FIRE 10503191 - Principles of Emergency Svcs
FIRE 10503192 - Principles Emer Svcs Sfty Surv
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Fire Investigation
10-503-157
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10503157
- Credits: 3.00
Provides learners with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene investigations.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Principles of Emergency Services
10-503-191
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10503191
- Credits: 2.00
Provides an overview of emergency services; career opportunities; culture and history; fire loss analysis; organization and function; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations; nomenclature; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival
10-503-192
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10503192
- Credits: 3.00
Provides an introduction to the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Fire Protection Systems
10-503-193
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10503193
- Credits: 3.00
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Fire Protection Hydraulics
10-503-194
3Credit
90
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 90
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10503194
- Credits: 3.00
Provides instruction and opportunity to understanding and put into practice basic defensive driving techniques. This course meets the requirements of NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, Driver/Operator – Pumper Job Performance Requirements (JPRs).
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
FIRE 10503142 - Fire Fighting Principles
FIRE 10503191 - Principles of Emergency Svcs
MATH 10804107 - College Mathematics
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Fire Behavior and Combustion
10-503-195
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10503195
- Credits: 3.00
Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
10-531-169
5Credit
180
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 180
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10531169
- Credits: 5.00
Presents and evaluates the knowledge and skills needed by ambulance personnel to respond to and treat cardiac arrest and critical medical and trauma situations. Extrication and ambulance operations are also covered. The course does include CPR certification.
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN (10-503-2)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (30-531-3)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
General Studies
(18 Credits)
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English Composition 1
10-801-136
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801136
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Oral/Interpersonal Comm
10-801-196
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801196
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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College Mathematics
10-804-107
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10804107
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of mathematics in the areas of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, measurement and data. Special emphasis is placed on problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning, making connections, and using calculators.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Accuplacer Arithmetic 263+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR Arithmetic Level 2 Coursework
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Basic Anatomy
10-806-189
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10806189
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers. Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Intro to Sociology
10-809-196
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809196
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on the basic concepts of the intercultural discipline of sociology. Emphasis is placed on culture, socialization and social stratification. The course also looks at five institutions: family, politics, economics, religion and education. Additional topics include demography, deviance, technology, environmental social issues, and social change and organization.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Intro to Psychology
10-809-198
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809198
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on the theoretical foundation of human functioning and looks at learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. Students consider the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: