Wildland Firefighter

With dry weather and dangerous winds threatening to trigger another round of wildfires, more than 15,000 first responders—including firefighters from around the U.S., Canada and Mexico—are battling fires that broke out in the Los Angeles area last week. Wildland Fire and Natural Resources instructor Jon Kellermann is watching the developments closely and knows the plan

Spring 2012 Q & A with Jesse Hoh A 2010 graduate of the Fox Valley Technical College Wildland Firefighter program, 24-year-old Jesse Hoh has already gained impressive professional experience. Jesse’s now building on his skills and experience to expand his long-term career options. Did you always want to become a firefighter?I have to admit that I never

Spring 2011 The opportunities are sky high when it comes to careers for graduates of FVTC’s aviation programs.  Elizabeth Amweg, 22, started taking flight lessons when she was 15. By the time she graduated high school, the Plymouth, Wis., native had already earned her private pilot’s certificate at a nearby airport. When she started shopping

Fall 2009 For Wenonah Skye, FVTC’s Natural Resources Technician program provided the hands-on skills and technical knowledge she needed to reinvigorate her career.  Not long ago, Wenonah Skye was at a crossroads. She had a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Resource Management from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and work experience with the U.S. Forest Service on