Fire science programs in Wisconsin
Looking for fire science & firefighting schools in Wisconsin? There are 10, including 10 public colleges. Firefighters in Wisconsin earn a median $46,850 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 10
- Public colleges
- 10
- Median pay in WI
- $46,850
- Cities with schools
- 3
10 fire science & firefighting schools
School results
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +30
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Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +26
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +36
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Western Technical College - Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Fire science programs by city
- Racine (3 within 30 mi)
- West Allis (3 within 30 mi)
- Caledonia (3 within 30 mi)
What firefighters earn in Wisconsin
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $46,850
- $22.53 an hour
- Typical range
- $29,390–$77,050
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WI
- 8,120
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.7%
- 26,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fire science & firefighting schools are in Wisconsin?
We list 10 schools in Wisconsin with fire science & firefighting programs: 10 public colleges. Campuses are in Janesville, Pewaukee, La Crosse, Appleton, and Kenosha.
Are there community college fire science & firefighting programs in Wisconsin?
Yes. 10 public colleges in Wisconsin offer fire science & firefighting. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does fire science & firefighting school cost in Wisconsin?
Among the 10 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $9,112 to $14,238. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do firefighters make in Wisconsin?
The median pay for firefighters in Wisconsin is $46,850 a year, and most earn between $29,390 and $77,050, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a fire science & firefighting school in Wisconsin?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Fire science programs in other states
- California (57)
- Florida (33)
- Ohio (29)
- Texas (27)
- Illinois (23)
- North Carolina (18)
- Arizona (13)
- Georgia (13)
- Massachusetts (11)
- Kentucky (10)
- Oregon (10)
- Kansas (9)
- Washington (9)
- Colorado (8)
- Michigan (8)
- New Mexico (8)