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Academic year: 2025-2026

Fire Medic - Associate Degree

Program Code: 105312

Your passion for helping others is matched only by your ability to stay calm in times of crisis. Making a difference is what moves you. You have found your purpose - become a fire medic. As a graduate of this two-year program, you'll be cross-trained in fire protection/suppression and emergency medical services (EMS) at the advanced life support/paramedic level. You'll be prepared for employment in fire-based EMS agencies such as rural and urban fire departments, airport public safety departments, and industrial/fire safety teams. Plus, you'll be trained to respond to out-of-hospital medical/trauma emergencies, fire or HAZMAT emergencies, mass casualty incidents and/or special rescue operations in a community served by a full-time fire department.

Delivery

  • Day
  • Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $13,190, Books: $1,074, Supplies: $575

Total Approximate Costs
$14,839
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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. /admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=105312

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.
  • Licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician.
  • 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 冈本视频 Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.

Program Outcomes

  • Prepare for incident response and EMS/Fire operations.
  • Integrate pathophysiology principles and assessment findings for a variety of patient encounters.
  • Demonstrate paramedic and fire protection skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of emergency based encounters.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and through written documentation with clients, coworkers, other agencies, and supervisors.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior.
  • Meet Wisconsin state and national competency requirements for paramedic and fire credentialing.
  • 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.
  • Perform fire prevention activities including preplanning, public education, inspection, and investigation.
  • Apply incident management and mitigation skills to emergency incidents.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Fire Medic Associate Degree in the number of semesters shown.

Total Credits 67
  • Curriculum Note: Students must earn a “C” or higher in all 10-503-XXX and 10-531-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" or better.
  • 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.
  • Students must earn a "C" or higher in College Technical Math 1A

Course Descriptions

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