Fire Protection Technician
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Program Number:
105032 Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The constant changes and growing complexities of modern living and the environment are creating a demand for college-trained people in the fire-service field. Opportunities for graduates exist with municipal fire departments, insurance and government agencies, and in the field of industrial safety. This program of study is designed to meet the needs of personnel currently employed in fire service positions and those desiring preparation for employment. Classes should be taken in the sequence listed.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate Degree, Bachelor's or higher Degree
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are required to be eligible for the program:
- High school diploma with a GPA of 2.0 or HSED/GED or satisfactory completion of 12 college credits.
- It is preferred that students have one year of high school algebra and one year of high school science.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Professionalism
1. Demonstrate professional conduct by displaying personal code of ethics, positive work ethics, flexibility, teamwork skills, physical fitness, safe procedures, and sensitivity to diverse cultures and individuals.
Technical Skills
2. Develop and employ an incident command system.
3. Develop and apply preincident plan.
4. Demonstrate awareness of basic fire code enforcement inspection process.
5. Develop and present public fire education seminars.
6. Investigate fires.
7. Perform fire service hydraulics.
Technical Knowledge
8. Explain and apply strategic tactical priorities for safety, rescue, incident control, and loss control for situations including: fire suppression, search & rescue, hazardous materials, and disaster management.
Communication Skills
9. Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and through written documentation with clients, coworkers, other agencies, and supervisors.
Management Skills
10. Apply appropriate management skills to work effectively within emergency services organizations.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Firefighter
- Fire Protection Technician
- Fire Protection Systems Installer
- Industrial Safety Technician
- Property Risk Management Specialist
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- 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 - Job Listing
Fire Service Jobs
Additional Info
Additional Info about the Program:
Brochure (PDF)
Fire Service Continuing Education Non-degree Course Offerings
Fire Protection Technician Schedules
Second Semester Spring 2010 PDF(88KB)
Fourth Semester Spring 2010 PDF(76KB)
Last Modified: November 10, 2009