Wisconsin Emergency Services Academy

The Wisconsin Emergency Services Academy (WESA) is a collaborative umbrella organization that organizes educational opportunities to meet the needs of fire departments, first responders and emergency response personnel within the state of Wisconsin.

Through a variety of training, technical degree options and bachelor's degree opportunities, WESA aims to:

• Promote educational and training opportunities
• Establish an opportunity for information sharing
• Promote inter-agency collaborations

WESA is based at Volk Field, an Air Force National Guard training facility in Wisconsin.

Educational opportunities for firefighters and emergency response personnel:

WESA aims to provide educational opportunities to Wisconsin firefighters or emergency response personnel through various partnerships.

Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association (WSFCA)

• Chiefing Workshop — This workshop is offered on an every other year rotation (odd years)
• Continuing Education
  

Wisconsin State Firefighters Association (WSFA)

• Continuing Education
  
• Refresher Courses
  

Wisconsin Technical College (WTC)

• Initial training-This is the required 60 hrs of training to meet state requirements to qualify as an entry level firefighter
• Certifications—This training allows participants to meet the other state requirements as someone moves up in rank, e.g. Firefighter I, II, IV, Driver/Pump Operator, Instructor, Inspector, etc.
• Associate degrees—Two year degree in fire, paramedic or emergency management areas
• Continuing Education—refresher courses

Wisconsin Society of Fire Safety Instructors (WSFSI)

• Train the Trainer and other offerings providing hands on training & certifications

Wisconsin Fire Inspectors Association (WFIA)

• Train the Trainer and other offerings providing hands on training & certifications

Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM)

• State office of Wisconsin, oversight of all local, state and federal regulations

Regional Emergency All-Climate Training Center (REACT)

• Natural and man-made disaster training

Specialized Training in various Homeland Security offerings

• Weapons of Mass Destruction, Terrorism, etc.

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO)

• Chief Officer Program
• Certificate in Fire and Emergency Response Management
  
• Bachelor of Applied Studies degree with major in Fire and Emergency Response Management
• Master of Public Administration degree