Public Safety

The Fox Valley Technical College Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) is celebrating 10 years of service this month, marking a decade of preparing the next generation of public safety professionals. The 80-acre complex was designed to serve both degree-seeking students and provide continuing education and advanced training to public safety professionals in the field. Planning

When Aaron Zemlock was an officer with the Menasha Police Department, he had the chance to work as a school resource officer. It was there that he discovered his love of teaching and enthusiasm for helping kids.

Career Program: Fire Protection TechnicianOriginally From: OmroCurrent Residence: OmroYear Started at FVTC: Summer 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to pursue a career in firefighting because it is a very dynamic job, meaning different things will be encountered every day and new challenges will be faced. I have also had many personal experiences that sparked my interest

Fire Protection students practice rescue training at High Cliff State Park It’s not every day that High Cliff State Park becomes your classroom.  Fox Valley Technical College offers a challenging and comprehensive Technical Rescue course every semester that equips Fire Protection Technician students with critical skills in technical rescue. The class focuses on three specialized areas of

There is an abundance of rich history tucked inside the walls of Fox Valley Technical College. And if the walls could talk, one of the stories they would tell is the launch of law enforcement training at FVTC; a story that began 54 years ago. Early years of training Called Fox Valley Technical Institute at

Dr. Morna Foy visits FVTC campus as part of her “Tour of Excellence” project As the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) prepares to welcome Layla Merrifield as its next president on September 9, FVTC was fortunate to welcome outgoing president Dr. Morna Foy to campus earlier this year as part of her “Tour of Excellence”

Fox Valley Technical College introduced a fourth law enforcement training academy this year to meet the rising demand in local communities. The 27 recruits recently celebrated their graduation as the first class of this new session. “We had such a demand for the academy. We had a waitlist from the agencies, so what we decided

Career Program: Criminal Justice Originally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2022 Why did you choose this career program? I’ve always wanted help people and challenge myself. I also have a lot of family members and friends in law enforcement and the military. What are you learning about your career field that you find interesting or rewarding?  I’m learning how

Goal is to introduce program to teens and recruit volunteer firefighters Fox Valley Technical College has received a state grant that will fund a high school program for students interested in volunteering or starting a career in fire protection. A $15,405 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) will allow FVTC