Fire Fighter/Paramedic | AAS
The Fire Fighter/Paramedic program is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment as a firefighter. By pairing the Firefighter diploma with the existing EMS Paramedic diploma, you can obtain the AAS degree thus fulfilling the ever-growing demand for employees in this field.
Current trends show increasing EMS related calls for fire service employees and this paring of offerings will increase student employability.
Employment possibilities include: public sector fire service or private careers in areas such as firefighter; sprinkler and alarm system installer; safety engineering technician; fire safety and building inspection assistant or technician; insurance property damage appraiser/adjuster; property loss claims investigator; building codes inspector; and more.
Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
78
Locations
Sioux City Campus
Admissions Advisor
Admissions Representative
fran.dejong@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3345
Sioux City Campus, Admissions
Book Appointment
Career Information
Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts. Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Required Classes
For a list of current required classes, visit our catalog at:
https://catalog.witcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=10&poid=2294&returnto=752
Entrance Requirements
You must meet entrance requirements for the Paramedic program and be a certified EMT in the State of Iowa before enrolling in Term 4 of the program.
Faculty and Staff
Accreditation
| COHORT | STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO TEST (# that attempted) |
NREMT COGNITIVE EXAM PASS RATE (within 3rd attempt cumulative) |
NREMT PSYCHOMOTOR EXAM PASS RATE (first attempt cumulative) |
POSITIVE PLACEMENT | RETENTION |
| 2019 | 10 | 80% | 80% | 80% | 71.4% |
| 2020 | 9 | 67% | 67% | 60% | 83.3% |
| 2021 | 8 | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022 | 3 | 100% | 66% | 100% | 100% |
Estimated Cost of Attending
* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.
** The cost of books varies per program.