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The application period for the February 2025 cohort is now closed.

The application period for the February 2026 cohort will open summer of 2025.

Your application must include digital copies (.docx, .png, .jpg, .pdf) of your:

After receiving your application, you will be contacted by the Paramedic Program Director to schedule an interview via Zoom.

After the interview, you will be notified whether or not you have been accepted into the program.

If accepted into the program, prior to starting classes in February, you will need to:

Pay for the program in full, or have an approved payment plan in place*

Register for a Complio Student Account and complete the following:

  • Drug test
  • Criminal History background check

These MUST be completed before the start of classes in February.

Please note that it may take up to 60 days to complete both the drug test and criminal history background check.

Students must also complete an Anatomy & Physiology course within 90 days of the start of the program. If you haven’t already taken an approved course, MFD ESNA provides access to an online course for the cost of the required book (approximately $100.00).

*All payment plans include a minimum down payment of $2000 prior to the start of the program.

February 2025 Application - Aug. Version
    Paramedic courses start in February of each year. Registration will be open until the class is filled.
    Please apply early as classes fill quickly.

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    Dear Applicant,

    Thank you for your interest in applying to the Paramedic Program through the Madison Fire Department Emergency Services National Academy. Please read through the information below before continuing with the application.

    These are the steps for applying:

    1. Review and fill out the application.
      • Your application must include information from your:
        • State and/or National Registry licenses
        • CPR certification
        • Driver's License
        • Any record of any state EMT skills modules acquired
    2. After receiving your application, you will be contacted by the Paramedic Program Director to schedule an interview via Zoom.
    3. After the interview, you will be notified whether or not you have been accepted into the program.
      • If accepted into the program, prior to starting classes in February, you will need to:
        • Pay for the program in full, or have an approved payment plan in place*
        • Register for a Complio Student Account and complete the following:
          • Drug test
          • Criminal History background check
        • These MUST be completed before the start of classes in February.
          • Please note that it may take up to 60 days to complete both the drug test and criminal history background check.

    Students must also complete an Anatomy & Physiology course within 90 days of the start of the program. If you haven’t already taken an approved course, MFD ESNA provides access to an online course for the cost of the required book (approximately $100.00).

    John Lewis, Paramedic Program Director

    *All payment plans include a minimum down payment of $2000 prior to the start of the program.