Fire Protection Technician
Why choose Fire Protection Technician?
- Combine your skills with clear thinking and quick action to help protect the public against threats to safety and property.
- A great career for people with strong organization and teamwork.
- The constant changes and growing complexities of modern life and the environment are increasing demand for college-trained people in the fire-service field.
- Interested in earning a bachelor’s degree? For transfer opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer.
We are no longer accepting applications for the Fire Protection Technician program. If you have questions, please contact us at 888.575.6782.
Program Locations
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
We are no longer accepting applications for the Fire Protection Technician. If you have questions, please contact us at 888.575.6782.
Delivery:
Hybrid/Blended
Daytime
Full-Time or Part-Time
Varying Class Schedule
Length of Program: Two Years
Credits: 64
Start Dates: Fall
Start at any time or location by taking general education courses
What You'll Learn
Firefighters are known for taking quick action and performing under pressure, and Mid-State's Fire Protection Technician program prepares students to be successful in this challenging role. Graduates learn the knowledge and techniques needed to save life and property during fires, medical emergencies, and other hazards.
This program will expose you to realistic simulations, inside and outside the classroom. You will train on our state-of-the-art burn tower, fire engines, and other high-tech equipment. Developed in partnership with local fire departments, this program ensures you have a competitive edge when starting your career, and local demand for highly skilled firefighters is rising.
Certain courses in Mid-State's Fire Protection Technician program prepare students to obtain state certification to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2023/24 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $10,573.05
- Books: $1,973.25
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $708.00
- Total Estimated Cost: $13,254.30
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10503191 | Principles of Emergency Services | 2 | |
| 10503142 | Firefighting Principles | 4 | |
| 10503153 | Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations | 1 | |
| 10503143 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 | |
| 10804107 | College Mathematics | 3 | |
| 10531940 | EMT Foundations | 3 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10503112 | Advanced Firefighting Practices | 3 | |
| 10503195 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 | |
| 10503192 | Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 | |
| 10531941 | EMT Applications | 2 | |
| 10806134 | General Chemistry | 4 | |
| 10809198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Term Total | 18 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10503123 | Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services | 3 | |
| 10503151 | Fire Prevention | 4 | |
| 10503107 | Firefighter Capstone | 2 | |
| 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| 10809166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10503156 | Strategies, Tactics, & Incident Management | 4 | |
| 10503111 | Driver/Operator - Pumper | 3 | |
| 10503193 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 | |
| 10503108 | Firefighter Health and Fitness | 2 | |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 64 Credits |
Instructors
BRANDON HAGEMAN, AAS, BAS, MS
In addition to a bachelor’s degree in fire and emergency response management from the UW–Oshkosh and a master’s in education for UW–Stout, Brandon also holds a variety of fire and emergency services certifications as well as an e-learning and online teaching graduate certificate. He started his career as a firefighter/EMT after serving four years in the US Navy as an aircraft mechanic. Brandon has served as a paid-on-call firefighter/EMT for the City of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and a career firefighter/EMT with the City of Rochester, Minnesota. To keep current with knowledge, skills, and abilities, he currently serves as a part-time as firefighter/EMT for De Pere Fire Rescue.
"The words of Mark vonAppen capture a core principle of what I seek to instill in my students: “The nature of our business is to respond to chaos. The manner in which we prepare should never be.'”
Careers
- Firefighter
- Firefighter/EMT
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Fire Inspector
- Special Hazards Technician
- Additional Resources
Take the Next Step
"Before this program, many firefighters we hired were from outside the area. This new Mid-State program will give us a local source of quality firefighters.”
ROBERT HAIGHT
FIRE CHIEF
MARSHFIELD, WI
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
