Information provided includes course descriptions by subject only.
For complete 2022-2023 programs/academic plans, please refer to Academic Programs.
503-108 Bldg Constr & Fire Ordinances
The basic principles of structural design, masonry, frame, veneer, structural steel and reinforced construction are studied, with fire ordinances that apply during construction.
503-109 Intro to Hazardous Materials
This course provides an introduction to the Hazardous materials problem by presenting the foundation needed to go further in the study of hazardous materials, such as "hands on" courses and incident-command courses. The chemistry presented in this course is designed to be the minimum a firefighter will need to understand and recognize in each hazard class. In general, each hazard class shows what a firefighter can expect in fire and non-fire situations.
503-113 Supervisory Techniques-FS
This course is designed to give the student an over view of such super visory skills as leadership and interpersonal skills, planning, staffing, organizing, and control at the first-time supervision level. The duties and responsibilities of supervisors, the role of supervision in an organization and making the transition to supervisor are also included.
503-115 Handling Hazardous Materials
This is a study of the properties, derivations, and uses of explosives and other dangerous chemicals such as flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizing materials, corrosive liquids and solids, compressed gasses, radioactive materials, poisons and their modes of transportation and storage. The procedures as to dealing with these chemicals on the foreground are also studied.
503-117 Fire Prevention/Systems
This course discusses the organization and function of fire prevention and fire protection systems. Topics include inspection, surveying and mapping procedures, recommendations for correction of fire hazards, engineering as a solution to fire hazards, code enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels, public relations as affected by fire prevention, portable fire extinguisher equipment, sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, protection systems for special hazards, and fire alarm and protection systems. Students will visit local facilities to make mock inspections and to see how fire protection equipment and systems work in order that critical appraisals can be made.
503-118 Fire Suppresion
Fire fighting problems are presented that are commonly encountered by the firefighter at the company level. Fundamental strategy and methods of attack employed for each fire problem presented are thoroughly reviewed.
503-122 Fire Service Hydraulics
This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of hydraulics relative to the fire service field. The theoretical aspects as well as the practical fire ground approach is studied.
503-125 Emergency Medical Technician Fundamentals
This 2 credit, 8 week course covers the basics of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification course to include CPR, airways, anatomy, hazmat response requirements, lifting and moving patients, incident command, and other technical information. It is the first part of a two course system to prepare students for national certification testing for EMT-Basic.
503-126 Fire Department Administration
The scope and functions of administrative management personnel in the fire department are studied. Discussions include fire service role in the community, selection, training and advancement, line and staff functions, and developing and conducting short courses on fire protection subjects.
503-128 Emergency Medical Technician Applications
This course is an extension of, and completion of, the EMT Fundamental course. This course covers the bulk of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification course to include the handling of cervical and spine injuries, burn injuries, heart and breathing related problems, shock, and other trauma injuries. This course includes several lab days to practice and perfect skills, clinical time, and extensive hands-on activites. This course prepares students for national certification testing for EMT-Basic. Admittance into this course must be within 2 years of completing Course # 503-125, EMT Fundamentals.
503-135 Fire-Arson Investigation
Problems and techniques of fire and arson investigation are studied with emphasis on the application and assistance of various aids to the investigation.
503-139 Principles of Emergency Svcs
Provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; and fire service nomenclature.
503-142 Fire Fighting Principles
Describes basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies, and life safety practices. Students perform all practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fires and otherwise meet all requirements for Firefighter I certification with the State of Wisconsin.
503-143 Building Construction for Fire Protection
Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety.
503-144 Direct Independ Research I
This course is designed to allow a student to research and dissect a problem area in Fire Science.
503-146 Direct Independ Research II
This course is designed to allow a student to research and dissect a second problem area in Fire Science.
503-147 Fire Protection Systems
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and suppression systems.
503-148 Tactical Prob & Disaster Plan
This course allows the student to make knowledgeable decisions regarding fire ground tactics both from a battalion and company level, and provides insight into unusual circumstances often encountered in the fire service. The student will also learn the procedures used in the development of disaster planning and the relationship between various local, state, and federal agencies from an administrative viewpoint.
503-150 Personnel Mgt For Fire Service
Students need to understand how officers and personnel units work together to manage firefighters. This course presents basic ideas that all officers need to effectively manage personnel activities.
503-151 Fire Prevention
Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, and identification and correction of fire hazards. Meets all requirements for Fire Inspector I certification with the State of Wisconsin.
503-153 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
In this course, students will learn characteristics relating to hazardous materials including problems of recognition and defensive operations. The course in designed to prepare students for the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations level of NFPA 472.
503-154 Hazardous Materials Chemistry
This course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by emergency services.
503-156 Strategies, Tactics & Inc Mgmt
Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of emergency response through utilization of an incident management system. Prepares students to pursue current national ICS training requirements.
503-157 Fire Investigation
Provides learners with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene investigations.
503-159 Fire Fighting Principles II
Builds on the basic skills learned in Fire Fighting Principles with an emphasis on scene management, communication, and fire operations processes.
503-160 Fire Protection Technician Internship
The Fire Protection Technician Internship is designed for students who meet the required prerequisites in order to serve at district fire departments as a responder. This opportunity affords each intern with the learning and understanding of the day-to-day worklife and culture of fire service. Included in the student intern’s responsibilities will be station duties of cleaning, maintenance of fire equipment and apparatus, response to EMS and fire emergencies and fire inspections under the supervision of a designated Fire Department supervisor. FPT interns may also be involved in public relations and fire prevention, responsibilities of a subordinate, chain of command, organizational requirements, and the formal and informal relationships, work climate, and complexities of fire service culture. The total time on the job as an intern is 216 hours and is designed to be served in the assigned fire station, under supervision. The shift schedule will be determined by the Fire Coordinator, student, and hosting fire department based on program outcomes and student needs but must be completed in one semester. Completion requires satisfactory reporting from assigned agency fire chief, Fire Coordinator, and a passing grade on the final portfolio submitted by the student for the internship.
503-191 Principles of Emergency Services
This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
503-192 Principles of Emergency Services Safety & Survival
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.
503-193 Fire Protection Systems
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
503-194 Fire Protection Hydraulics
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
503-195 Fire Behavior and Combustion
This 3 credit course provides an in-depth look at the combustion process and chemical reaction along with an analysis of fire behavior, principles, and theories. This course will also examine the physics of the combustion process, the products of combustion, and the effects of fire and combustion inside a structure, and the impact on the firefighter and victims who are involved in the fire environment. A key component to this course will be observations of fire and the products of combustion within scale models.
503-401 LP-Gas School
503-402 Hazard Communication Standards
503-404 Rural Water Supply
503-405 Fire Prevention Procedures-2
This course will teach 2 hours of basic fire prevention procedures.
503-406 Fire Prevention Procedures
The Fire Prevention and Safety Training Course as mandated in section 50.031(1), Wisconsin Statutes. This course is open to CBRF staff and employees, day care workers and nursing home employees.
503-407 Basic Pump Operation
503-408 Fire Incident Command
503-409 Fire Instructor I
503-410 MCTO- Decision Making
503-411 Fire Extinguisher Safety
503-412 Incident Command
503-414 MCTO- Simulations
503-415 Emergency Rescue/Fire/Crash
503-416 Entry DR/OP Non-Cert-Part 1
503-417 Entry DR/OP Non-Cert Part 2
503-418 DR/OP Aerial Non-Cert Part 3
503-419 Firefighter Development-Entry
503-420 MCTO-Prepartion
503-421 Natl Fire Incident Report Sys
503-422 Agriculture-Hazards & Rescue
503-423 River Rescue
503-424 Instrnl Technique-Fire Officer
503-425 Arson Investigation
503-426 MCTO- Tactics
503-429 Firefighter III-Part 5
503-430 Emergency Veh Operations Crse
503-431 Firefighter III-Part 6
503-434 Driver/Pump Oper-Part III
503-436 Recognize & ID Haz Mtrls
503-437 Haz Mtrls Incident Analysis
503-442 Technical Rescue
503-443 Basic SCBA
503-444 Adv Fire Fighting Techniques
503-445 Incident Safety Officer
This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized.
503-446 Emergency Response-Terrorism
503-447 Leadership Developmnt-Fire Sci
503-448 Advanced SCBA Search & Rescue
503-450 Trench Operations & Technician
503-451 Confined Space Rescue Operatio
503-452 Confined Space Rescue-5
This course will teach 5 hours of Confined Space Rescue.
503-453 Fire Academy Skills Lab
Course is designed to allow students an opportunity to discuss, perform hands-on practice, and master the practical skills taught in the curriculm sequence of the Fire Academy. Directed group activities enhance the retention of key concepts and skills needed to successfully pass the certification testing for both Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II.
503-454 Health and Safety Officer
This two-day course examines the Health and Safety Officer's role in identifying, evaluating and implementing policy and procedures that affect health and safety aspects for emergency responders. Risk analysis, wellness, and other occupational safety issues will be the main emphasis of this course.
503-455 House Burning Techniques
503-456 Industrial Fire Brigade Trng
Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of emergency response through utilization of an incident management system. Prepares students to pursue current national ICS training requirements.
503-457 Airport Emergency Mgt
503-458 FEMA Teleconferences
503-459 Rope Rescue Operations
503-460 Driver Operator Aerial
503-461 Rope Rescue Technician
503-462 Haz Mat Technicial Level
This 40 hour class is intended for those who are seeking NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Technician level training as part of an emergency response team. Students must have documented training at the Hazardous Materials Operations level to enroll in this class. Concurrent enrollment in an Operations level class may be allowed with instructor permission.
503-463 Int. Tech to AEMT Transition
503-465 Fire Fighter Skills Review
This course will review basic and advanced fire fighters in a lab setting. Review of basic and advanced skills are integral part of a fire fighters ongoing training, and this course will give the student the ability to maintain and improve proficiency of their skills.
503-466 Fire Fighter Skills Review
This course will review basic and advanced fire fighters in a lab setting. Review of basic and advanced skills are integral part of a fire fighters ongoing training, and this course will give the student the ability to maintain and improve proficiency of their skills.
503-711 El FF I Part A
503-721 Cert FFI Part C
503-751 Cert Fire Inspect Pt I
503-780 Hazardous Materials Operations
503-999F Fire Fighter Testing