EMS

When Mike Arendt, a Chilton educator and football coach, decided to pursue emergency medical training, it wasn’t for a career change. It was to be ready when someone needed help the most. Born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, and a graduate of UW-Oshkosh with a degree in Physical Education, the now Chilton-based teacher has built his

Career Program: Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Originally From: Rice LakeCurrent Residence: Green BayAttended FVTC: Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 Why did you choose this career program? During high school I was fortunate enough to receive an internship with the Rice Lake Fire Department. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and decided to pursue classes in emergency services at the same time I

Grand Chute Fire Department & FVTC launch on-the-job program Fox Valley Technical College and Grand Chute Fire Department are teaming up on a unique training program that will enhance emergency response capabilities and promote a healthier work-life balance for Grand Chute firefighters. Under the new agreement, firefighters will pursue their Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic licensure while

Career Program: Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Technician Originally From: NeenahCurrent Residence: NeenahAge: 28Attended FVTC: Fall 2012 – Fall 2014 (Culinary Arts) and Spring 2020 – Current Amber Evers earned a degree in Culinary Arts from Fox Valley Technical College in 2014, but decided to return to school to pursue a career in firefighting and paramedics. She is employed as a

Spring 2020 EMT students gain real experience with simulated ambulance. There’s little room for error in the life of first responders. From day one on the job, they’re required to think on their feet and respond to the unexpected. To ensure that students in the FVTC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program are prepared for these

Emergency Medical Technician Career Program: Emergency Medical TechnicianHometown: MilwaukeeCurrent Residence: NeenahAge: 19Attended FVTC: Spring 2019 – Summer 2019 Why did you choose the Emergency Medical Technician program? I chose to study this field to make a difference in the world. Knowing I helped at least one person makes me happier than words can describe. What are you learning

Train cars were placed into position on August 14, 2014 at the Fox Valley Technical College Public Safety Training Center. The cars will be used to train public safety professionals in a simulated train derailment. View photo gallery and videos below, including aerial images of the new center, which is scheduled to open in 2015.