public safety

Several new transfer agreements with UW-Green Bay are making it easier and more affordable for FVTC students to earn a bachelor’s degree. Announced during National Transfer Student Week, the pathways are designed to help students in several Public Safety and Business programs move seamlessly into four-year degrees at UW-Green Bay. Criminal Justice: A Fast Track

In response to the ongoing paramedic shortage, Fox Valley Technical College has teamed up with several first responder agencies to create a new training program to address the workforce gap.

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

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

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

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

Career Program: Criminal JusticeOriginally From: RiponCurrent Residence: AppletonAge: 20Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2022 Cole Burdick will provide the student address at the FVTC Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 19. Cole is graduating with an associate degree in Criminal Justice. He will enter the FVTC Law Enforcement Training Academy next month. Why did you choose to study

Women in Public Safety Day encourages women to pursue careers in law enforcement The FVTC Public Safety Training Center was the host site for this year’s Women in Public Safety Day, an annual event coordinated by the Appleton Police Department. Around 50 women ages 15 to 21 interested in working in public safety attended the event, which

Career Program: Fire Protection Technician Originally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonAge: 36Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2022 – Fall 2023 Why did you choose to study this field? I had worked several dead-end jobs in the past and felt that my abilities were going to waste. I am a firm believer in every person pulling their weight and using their talents