Fire Services Leadership 63 Credit* Associate Degree
Program Description
The Fire Services Leadership Associate Degree program is designed for learners to gain the skills necessary to obtain employment in the fire service field. In addition, this program is designed to prepare current fire service professionals for departmental leadership positions. Learners will obtain knowledge of the fundamentals of fire science, fire safety, leadership and crisis management.
Graduates of this program will also earn NTC’s Accelerated Leadership Technical Diploma. The Northcentral Technical College Fire Services Leadership coursework is aligned with the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum.
Approximate Cost
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Financial Aid
Available
Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Explain the principles of using fire service technologies, systems and water supply
- Apply principles related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives and fire safety planning
- Implement fire investigation techniques and procedures
- Employ fire control strategies and tactics
- Employ essential fire service skills of ethics, leadership and crisis management
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills integral to success in public service professions
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the information and training required to work at the officer level in the fire service
- Demonstrate fundamental skills and knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention, inspections and public relations
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Fireman
- Fire Lieutenant
- Fire Captain
- Assistant Fire Chief
- Fire Chief
- Battalion Chief
- Fire Fighter
Courses
The Fire Services Leadership Associate Degree is a 63 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationTransfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Purdue University Global | Fire Science |
| UW Oshkosh | Fire & Emergency Response Management |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
View all transfer guidesAdmissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
Before you apply, you should know
This associate degree does not qualify students for state certification as a fire fighter. In the state of Wisconsin, students must complete at least Firefighter 1 (#47-503-720), Firefighter 2 (#47-503-730) and Hazardous Materials Operations (#47-503-780) to become certified. Residents outside of Wisconsin should check their state certification requirements.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.