Law, Public Safety, Security
Fire Protection Technician
Applied Associate of Science Degree - 70 Credits
10-503-2
CONTACT
Academic Advisor: Tom Raykovich
Welcome Center
University Transfer Center - Room 210
Phone: 715-365-4493 or 800-544-3039 ext. 4493
Email: traykovi@nicoletcollege.edu
Nicolet offers the Fire Protection Technician program in cooperation with Fox Valley Technical College. Admission procedures, deadlines and program availability are subject to change. Please contact the Nicolet Admissions office for the latest information. Fire protection technicians protect life and property through fire prevention efforts and fire fighting principles and techniques.
About the Program
This program will prepare students for a career in fire prevention and protection. Students will learn to apply proper principles in solving fire-related problems. Through realistic classroom simulation and "hands-on" experience, students will master the knowledge and techniques necessary to save lives and property.
Admission Requirements
Students should have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Minimum scores are also required in verbal, written and math areas of Accuplacer testing: Reading 30%, Writing 50% and Math 51%.
Completion of a criminal background check verifying no record with the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Family Services that would bar you from working in a fire protection profession.
Students should be in good physical condition in order to pass required physical agility examinations and have no physical impediments which prevent them from performing strenuous firefighting work.
Emotional stability and maturity area also necessary due to the stress created by working in emergency and highly dangerous situations, which can involve firefighter and civilian fatalities.
General qualifications necessary to be successful in the fire protection field include good to excellent verbal and written communication skills; good math and mechanical abilities and skills; an attitude of caring and empathy for other people; good judgment under emergency conditions; and maturity, with the ability to function in a paramilitary organization.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate all appropriate firefighter skills and techniques during a non-emergency or emergency situation
- Demonstrate the necessary firefighting skills as required by industry
Articulation Agreements
Students who complete the Fire Protection Technician degree can seamlessly transfer credits to Franklin University, apply their Nicolet credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree in public safety management, and complete their bachelor’s degree via distance learning.
Contact the Academic Advising Office at 715-365-4493 or 715-365-4501 for more information.
