Fire Medic

Why Consider a Fire Medic Degree?

  • You want a career where you can combine firefighting with medical knowledge and skills.
  • Handling stressful situations calmly and effectively is something you're good at.
  • You want to serve and protect during emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.
  • Serving in an essential worker role appeals to you.

Why Learn at 91Ƭ?

  • Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll get to know instructors and fellow students.
  • In-person, hands-on training prepares you well for a dynamic emergency services environment.
  • Carry out supervised direct patient care during clinical courses in local healthcare facilities.
  • Smoothly transfer your degree to your choice of several university partners to complete a bachelor's degree.
  • Start in fall or spring.

What It Takes

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to keep emotions in check during stressful situations
  • Good judgment and decision-making skills
  • Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
  • Ability to cooperate with others to achieve success

Licensure Information

To be eligible for testing and/or licensing in the state of Wisconsin, you may be required to obtain a social security number.

91Ƭ’s Fire Medic program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The college does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure in other states.

Career Area
Law, Public Safety and Security
Type
Associate Degree
Program Number
10-531-2
Availability
In-Person
  • Associate Degree
  • 5 Terms 
  • 66 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Starts August / January

Career Outlook

Fire Medic

Median Income: $53,218.00*

Potential Job Titles

(Click a title for job description)

Assess injuries and illnesses, provide emergency medical care, and stabilize patients in emergency situations. May transport injured or ill individuals to healthcare facilities for further treatment.

Provide advanced emergency medical care to patients experiencing illness or injury. May administer medications, perform advanced life support procedures, operate diagnostic equipment such as EKGs, and transport patients to medical facilities.

Inspect buildings and facilities for fire hazards, enforce fire codes and safety regulations, and investigate the causes of fires and explosions.

Control and extinguish fires and respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

Operate radio, telephone, and computer equipment at emergency communications centers. Receive reports of crimes, fires, medical emergencies, and other incidents, then dispatch and coordinate emergency response personnel. May remain in contact with callers until help arrives.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the 91Ƭ District. 

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at 91Ƭ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Academic Preparedness Requirements and Future Semester Enrollment Steps

Work with 91Ƭ staff to:

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $11,809.40
  • Book Cost: $368.00
  • Supply Cost: $615.00
  • Program Total: $12,792.40

Some of 91Ƭ’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

Due to the rigorous and highly supervised nature of this hands-on training, Fire Medic courses are are offered during the day and evening. Daytime availability is necessary for completing your 91Ƭ Fire Medic program.

Faculty Bios

Instructor Bios Books

Rebecca Meulemans

"EDUCATION IS NOT THE FILLING OF A PAIL, BUT THE LIGHTING OF A FIRE" — W.B. YEATS   I believe that teaching is about connecting with others and sharing your passion. When you ignite the love of learning, you impact lives. 

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