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EMT - Firefighter

Technical Diploma

The EMT - Firefighter Technical Diploma is a 10 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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Fire Fighting Principles 4.00
Emergency Medical Technician - Part 2 3.00
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)/ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Part 1 2.00
Hazardous Materials Operations 1.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

Fire Fighting Principles (10503142)

4.00

Emphasizes basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies and life safety practices. Learners perform all practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fires and otherwise meet all requirements for Firefighter 1 certification with the state of Wisconsin.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: EMT - Firefighter, Fire Medic, Fire Science

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • State of Wisconsin Fire Fighter I certification

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Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
01 Summer
Open
Jun 3 –
Jul 17
 Jun 9 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence
Jun 3 – Jul 17
Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Bryson Cruise
Jul 12
Saturday
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Bryson Cruise
01 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Nov 10
 Aug 30 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence
Aug 25 – Nov 10
Monday, Wednesday
09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Kyle Lech
Oct 25
Saturday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Kyle Lech
02 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Nov 10
 Aug 30 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence
Aug 25 – Nov 10
Monday, Wednesday
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Kyle Lech
Oct 25
Saturday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Kyle Lech
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Emergency Medical Technician - Part 2 (30531302)

3.00

Provides participants with the foundational knowledge and essential skills required to effectively respond to a wide range of medical emergencies and accidents. It is specifically designed to prepare students for state certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in Wisconsin, including successful preparation for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examinations. In addition to technical expertise, the course emphasizes the cultivation of professionalism, ethical conduct, and a steadfast dedication to safety within the field of emergency medical service. Graduates emerge well-equipped to meet the rigorous standards of both state and national certification.

Pre/co-requisites: Current Healthcare Provider CPR or plans to obtain Healthcare Provider CPR in 30-531-301 Emergency Medical Responder/ Emergency Medical Technician - Part 1. - AND - Completion of 30-531-301 Emergency Medical Responder/ Emergency Medical Technician - Part 1 within one year of start date, - OR - currently enrolled in 30-531-301 Emergency Medical Responder/ Emergency Medical Technician - Part 1 - OR - or current State of WI Emergency Medical Responder License.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Science] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): EMEDSV 30531301 - Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)/ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Part 1]

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Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
01 Summer
Open
Jun 2 –
Jul 30
 Jun 9 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence
Jun 2 – Jun 11
Monday, Wednesday
12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
PSTSR - Public Safety Tact Safety Range - Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
Jun 16
Monday
12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
Jun 18
Wednesday
12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
Jun 23 – Jun 25
Monday, Wednesday
12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
PS110 - Command Center Classroom - Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
Jul 7 – Jul 30
Monday, Wednesday
12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
PSTSR - Public Safety Tact Safety Range - Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
Jul 12 – Jul 19
Saturday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
PSTSR - Public Safety Tact Safety Range - Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
03AYW Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Dec 17
 Aug 30 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
Aug 25 – Dec 17
Tuesday
03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
EMS113 - EMS Lab classroom - Emergency Services Training Center
William Isham
Aug 25 – Dec 17
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
EMS113 - EMS Lab classroom - Emergency Services Training Center
William Isham
01 Fall
Open
Aug 27 –
Dec 17
 Aug 30 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence Wausau Main Campus
Aug 27 – Dec 17
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
EMS103 - EMS Classroom - Emergency Services Training Center
Paul Scheffler
Nov 15
Saturday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Paul Scheffler
Dec 6
Saturday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Paul Scheffler
02 Fall
Open
Aug 28 –
Dec 18
 Aug 30 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence Wausau Main Campus
Aug 28 – Dec 11
Thursday
05:30 PM - 09:30 PM
EMS103 - EMS Classroom - Emergency Services Training Center
Paul Scheffler
Nov 15
Saturday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Paul Scheffler
Dec 6
Saturday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Paul Scheffler
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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)/ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Part 1 (30531301)

2.00

Provides participants with the foundational knowledge and essential skills required to effectively respond to a wide range of medical emergencies and accidents. It is specifically designed to prepare students for state certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in Wisconsin, including successful preparation for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examinations at the EMR Level. In addition to technical expertise, the course emphasizes the cultivation of professionalism, ethical conduct, and a steadfast dedication to safety within the field of emergency medical service. Graduates emerge well-equipped to meet the rigorous standards of both state and national certification as EMRs or as EMTs.

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Current Wisconsin Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification

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This table provides a quick look at how this course is being offered. Please note that course section availability, dates, times, instruction modes and locations are subject to change, so be sure to confirm details closer to registration.

Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
01 Summer
Open
Jun 2 –
Jul 30
 Jun 9 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence
Jun 2 – Jun 11
Monday, Wednesday
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PSTSR - Public Safety Tact Safety Range - Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
Jun 16
Monday
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
Jun 18
Wednesday
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
Jun 23 – Jun 25
Monday, Wednesday
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PS110 - Command Center Classroom - Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
Jul 7 – Jul 30
Monday, Wednesday
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PSTSR - Public Safety Tact Safety Range - Public Safety Center of Excellence
William Isham
01 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Dec 15
 Aug 30 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Aug 25 – Dec 15
Monday
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
EMS103 - EMS Classroom - Emergency Services Training Center
Paul Scheffler
02 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Dec 15
 Aug 30 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Aug 25 – Dec 15
Monday
05:30 PM - 09:30 PM
EMS103 - EMS Classroom - Emergency Services Training Center
Paul Scheffler
03AYW Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Dec 17
 Aug 30 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
Aug 25 – Dec 17
Tuesday
03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
EMS113 - EMS Lab classroom - Emergency Services Training Center
William Isham
Aug 25 – Dec 17
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
EMS113 - EMS Lab classroom - Emergency Services Training Center
William Isham
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Hazardous Materials Operations (10503203)

1.00

Prepares the participant to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with firefighting functions. Meets operational level competencies referenced in the JPRs in NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): FIRE 10503142 - Fire Fighting Principles] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: EMT - Firefighter, Fire Medic, Fire Science]

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • State of Wisconsin Fire Fighter I Certification or State of Wisconsin Hazardous Materials Operations Certification

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This table provides a quick look at how this course is being offered. Please note that course section availability, dates, times, instruction modes and locations are subject to change, so be sure to confirm details closer to registration.

Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
01 Summer
Open
Jul 22 –
Jul 30
 Jun 9 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence
Jul 22 – Jul 30
Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Bryson Cruise
01 Fall
Open
Nov 12 –
Dec 3
 Oct 25 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence
Nov 12 – Dec 3
Monday, Wednesday
09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Kyle Lech
02 Fall
Open
Nov 12 –
Dec 3
 Oct 25 In-Person Public Safety Center of Excellence
Nov 12 – Dec 3
Monday, Wednesday
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Public Safety Center of Excellence
Kyle Lech
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Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

Have Questions?

If you have questions about this program, please contact our Career Coaches at 715.803.1645.

If you have further questions regarding our Credit for Prior Learning options, please contact Student Records at studentrecords@ntc.edu or 715.803.1796.