This course provides a foundation of knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection. It meets all of the requirements for Driver Operator-Pumper certification with the state of Wisconsin.

A survey of building classifications and types discussing structural elements and weaknesses of each type. Emphasizing the additional damage done by fire and how fire hastens ultimate building collapse. This course is equivalent to 503-143 at other WTCS schools.

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.

This course 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. It meets all requirements for Fire Inspector I certification with the state of Wisconsin.

This course includes classroom and practical training sessions on the basic fundamentals needed by entry-level firefighters and meets the objectives of the Wisconsin's Firefighter I certification course. Practical training is a major part of the course. Upon completion, students are encouraged to take the certification exam for Firefighter I, State of Wisconsin. This course is equivalent to 503-142 at other WTCS schools.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

This course provides students with opportunities to acquire barbering skills in preparation for entry-level, licensed employment. Emphasis is on providing services with speed and accuracy including: hair and scalp analysis, shampooing, haircutting, shaving, facial services, and chemical services. Students will apply knowledge and skills to provide all barber services on customers in the client lab and complete preparation for Wisconsin State Barber licensing exam.

In this course students enhance speed and accuracy in client services performed by the barber. Emphasis is on haircutting techniques, shaving, facial services, and chemical services. Students will apply knowledge and skills to provide all barber services on customers in the client lab and begin preparation for Wisconsin State Barber licensing exam.

In this course students practice building speed and accuracy in client services performed by the barber. Emphasis is on haircutting techniques, shaving, facial services, and chemical services. Students will apply knowledge and skills to provide all barber services on customers in the client lab. Skill development, increased speeds, and greater accuracy will be assessed in these lab courses.

In this course students explore client services performed by the barber. Emphasis is on hair and scalp analysis, shampooing, haircutting techniques, shaving, facial services, and chemical services. Students will apply knowledge and skills to provide all barber services on customers in the client lab. Skill development, increased speeds, and greater accuracy will be assessed in these lab courses.