Emergency and Fire Management Services

Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters and emergency services workers help protect the public against these dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergencies. They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries or perform other vital functions.

Careers

Compare Selected Careers

Compare up to 3 careers by selecting the compare checkbox beside each career and then press Compare Selected Careers.

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- Engine Boss compare
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- Investigator compare
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- Lieutenant Fire Fighter compare
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- Shift Commander compare
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- Training Officer compare
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- Wildland Firefighter compare
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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Blackhawk Technical College
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  Fire Protection Technician AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician TD
  
  Advanced EMT TD
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
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  Paramedic Technician AAS
  
  Firemedic AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician TD
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Fire Protection Technician AAS
  
  Paramedic Technician AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) TD
  
  Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic TD
- Gateway Technical College
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  Paramedic Technician AAS
  
  Fire Medic AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician TD
  
  Advanced EMT TD
  
  EMT-Paramedic TD
  
  Firefighter Technician TD
- Lakeshore Technical College
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  Paramedic Technician AAS
  
  Fire Medic AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic TD
  
  Emergency Medical Technician TD
  
  Advanced EMT TD
- Madison College
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  Emergency Medical Technician TD
  
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- Mid-State Technical College
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  Emergency Medical Technician - Basic TD
  
  Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic TD
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
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  Fire Protection Technician AAS
  
  Advanced EMT TD
  
  Emergency Medical Technician TD
- Moraine Park Technical College
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  Emergency Medical Techni - Basic TD
  
  Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic TD
- Nicolet Area Technical College
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  Emergency Medical Technician EMT TD
- Northcentral Technical College
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  Paramedic Technician AAS
  
  Fire Medic AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician TD
  
  Advanced EMT TD
  
  Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic TD
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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  Fire Protection Engineering Technology AAS
  
  Fire Medic AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician TD
  
  Advanced Emergency Medical Technician TD
  
  Fire Science TD
  
  Paramedic TD
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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  Paramedic Technician AAS
- Waukesha County Technical College
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  Paramedic Technician AAS
  
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  Paramedic Technician (TD) TD
  
  EMS Leadership & Management TD
- Western Technical College
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  Fire Protection Technician AAS
  
  Paramedic Technician AAS
  
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  Emergency Medical Technician C
  
  Advanced Emt C
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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  Paramedic Technician AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician TD
  
  Advanced EMT TD
  
  Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic TD
University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Eau Claire
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  Criminal Justice B
- UW-Madison
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  Legal Studies B
  
  Law D
  
  Law D
  
  Legal Institutions M
  
  Law M
- UW-Milwaukee
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  Criminal Justice B
  
  Criminal Justice M
- UW-Oshkosh
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  Criminal Justice B
  
  Fire And Emergency Response Management B
- UW-Parkside
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  Criminal Justice B
- UW-Platteville
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  Criminal Justice B
  
  Forensic Investigation B
  
  Criminal Justice M
- UW-Superior
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  Legal Studies B
Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
- Carroll University
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  Criminal Justice/safety Studies B
- Carthage College
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  Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration B
- Concordia University Wisconsin
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  Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration B
  
  Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration B
- Edgewood College
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  Criminal Justice/safety Studies B
- Lakeland College
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  Criminal Justice B
- Marian University
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  Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration B
  
  Criminal Justice/police Science B
- Marquette University
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  Criminology B
  
  Law (ll.b., J.d.) D
  
  Legal Professions And Studies, Other M
- Mount Mary College
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  Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration B
- Viterbo University
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  Criminal Justice/safety Studies B

Blackhawk Technical College
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire Protection Technician
Gateway Technical College
- Fire Medic
- Paramedic Technician
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- Southwest Tech Criminal Justice Studies
Waukesha County Technical College
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- Paramedic Technician

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Law, Public Safety,

Corrections and Security Careers

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Information Technology Applications

Principles of Emergency and Fire Services

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

World History Economics

Career and Technical Courses

Safety, Health and Environmental Issues

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading

Math

Statistics or other math course

Science

Physics or Forensic Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Sociology

Career and Technical Courses

Careers in Emergency and Fire Management Services Fireﬁghter/EMT Training

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English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading
Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Statistics or other math course
Science	Earth or Life or Physical Science	Biology	Chemistry	Physics or Forensic Science
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics	U.S. History Psychology	World History Economics	Sociology
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers	Information Technology Applications Principles of Emergency and Fire Services	Safety, Health and Environmental Issues	Careers in Emergency and Fire Management Services Fireﬁghter/EMT Training

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Algebra

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Emergency and Fire Management Communications

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Computer Applications

Science

Biological Science Industrial Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

American History Sociology

Career and Technical Courses

Administration of Emergency Services • Maintenance and Operation of Emergency Equipment

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Political Science Geography Economics

Career and Technical Courses

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Emergency and Fire Services Major (4-Year Degree Program)

	Year 13	Year 14	Year 15	Year 16
English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication
Math	Algebra	Computer Applications
Science	Chemistry	Biological Science Industrial Chemistry
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government Psychology	American History Sociology	Political Science Geography Economics
Career and Technical Courses	Emergency and Fire Management Communications	Administration of Emergency Services • Maintenance and Operation of Emergency Equipment		Complete Emergency and Fire Services Major (4-Year Degree Program)