Program Number: 10-531-2
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Fond du Lac, Horicon
This program is eligible for financial aid
First year of the program can be full-time or part-time, second year is full-time only
About the Program
The Fire Medic associate degree program prepares students for an occupation in the fire service and paramedic arenas. Courses focus on thoroughly preparing a firefighter/paramedic for entry onto a full-time fire department or other emergency response organization in the public or private sector. After completing this program, the students are prepared to challenge the National Registry for EMT-Paramedic exam. The students will be prepared as a firefighter and paramedic. Fire Medic students are prepared to respond to the diverse incidents of today's emergency service.
What You'll Learn
Students enrolled in the Fire Medic associate degree program at MPTC will gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills to excel in both fire service and emergency medical response. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for the dual role of firefighter and paramedic, equipping them to handle the diverse and complex incidents faced by today’s emergency services. Through foundational courses such as Fire Fighting Principles and HazMat Awareness, students learn fire behavior, suppression techniques, and hazardous materials operations.
On the emergency medical side, students' progress through a rigorous paramedic sequence covering anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, pharmacology, respiratory and cardiac management, trauma care, and medical emergencies. Clinical field experiences provide real-world application of classroom learning, ensuring graduates are prepared for high-pressure environments. Upon completion, students are eligible to challenge the National Registry EMT-Paramedic exam and enter the workforce as highly skilled Fire Medics ready to serve in public or private emergency response organizations.
The Paramedic program at Moraine Park is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of the Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs 25400 US
Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
http://www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8992
FAX (214) 703-8445
http://www.coaemsp.org
Paramedic Program with Outcomes
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
- The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2023. The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 80%.
- The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 90%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.
- The most recent retention rate was 90.9%.
Transfer Opportunities
Your academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordable, accessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.
Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Additional Information
State Licensure Disclosure: Moraine Park Technical College offers programs designed to meet the educational requirements leading to licensure or certification that may be required for employment in certain professions. See Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure for more details.
The WTCS Fire Service Education Office provides third party IFSAC accredited certification according to the most recent, applicable NFPA standard in 5 categories at 10 different levels. Certification entails, after satisfying certain prerequisites, passing the certification process for a given category and level. The opportunity to achieve IFSAC certification is available in Fire Fighting Principles for Fire Fighter 1 and Hazmat Awareness and Operations for Hazmat Operations. This can be achieved through the successful completion of classroom instruction. After the instruction, written and practical certification exams must be taken and successfully completed. (IFSAC standards for certification standard apply)
Admission Process
Standard Admissions steps details
This program also requires:
- Health Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
Credit for Prior Learning
Transform the skills and abilities developed through previous experience into college credit through MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning process.
- Transfer credit from other colleges/universities
- Earn college credit for your military training and experience
- Earn college credit via Advance Placement, CLEP, DANTES/DSST or MPTC Challenge Exams
- Earn college credit from previous/current work and life experiences
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Approximate Costs
NOTE: The fees below are 2025-2026 fees. They will be updated when 2026-2027 fees are approved.
Tuition
Occupational
- $152.85 per credit (resident)
- $229.28 per credit (out-of-state resident)
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
- $192.20 per credit (resident)
- $288.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)
Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Student Fees
- $5.00 minimum per course Material Fee
- $13.76 per-credit Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate courses
- $4.50 per term mandatory Student Accident Insurance Fee
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
