Mid-State Technical College - School of Public Safety

05/27/2026

Practical fire testing tonight for Driver/Operator - Aerial and Fire Inspector. Aerial students were from Stevens Point FD, Plover FD, and South Area Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER). Fire Inspector students were from Stevens Point FD, Village of Biron FD, Town of Rome FD, Kronenwetter FD, and Rosholt FD. A big thank you to our instructional staff for getting this done tonight. To the students, we applaud your commitment to your communities. Stay safe!

Note: Photo is from a random aerial class held in the past.

05/26/2026

Last Wednesday evening, 19 graduates of the 720-hour law enforcement academy were joined by family, friends, and agency representatives for their recognition ceremony. We applaud the camaraderie, professionalism, and teamwork that they all showed one another as they journeyed through their 18 week program. Stay safe out there and make us all proud as you protect the communities that you will call home.

05/26/2026

The Emergency Medical Responder students in a class hosted at the Plainfield Fire Department received a visit and landing zone set-up and safety instruction from Life Link III on the last night of class.

05/23/2026

37 students successfully completed their EMT psychomotor exam today. Some of them have already completed their cognitive exam and are just awaiting their license to be issued so that they can go to work. Good luck to all as they look forward to their next steps in their journey.

05/22/2026

Please come and join us for this impactful two day symposium in Wisconsin Rapids.

Todd Blyleven’s message was forged in one of the most chaotic moments imaginable.

After stepping forward during the 2017 Route 91 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Todd turned adversity into purpose, now helping first responders, tactical professionals, and high-performance teams strengthen the mindset needed to lead under pressure.

His keynote goes beyond motivation, delivering real-world insight on resilience, mental readiness, physical preparedness, and performing when the stakes are highest. For those who serve on the front lines, Todd brings a powerful reminder: preparation matters, leadership matters, and how you respond in critical moments can change lives.

Join us this July in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, for the Strength & Readiness Symposium - built for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and first responders committed to staying physically strong, mentally sharp, and ready for whatever comes next.

Hear from Todd Blyleven and other industry experts as they dive into resilience, recovery, performance, nutrition, and leadership under pressure.

📅 July 21–22
📍 Mid-State Technical College – Wisconsin Rapids Campus
🎯 Built for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and first responders

Learn More & Reserve your spot today: https://www.mstc.edu/event/2026-7-21/tactical-strength-readiness-symposium


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05/16/2026

Today is Spring 2026 Graduation Day and we are proud of ALL who are graduating and ready to begin their careers or take their next step in their educational journey. We are particularly proud of our graduates from the School of Public Safety, in the following programs:
✔️Criminal Justice Studies
✔️Criminal Justice - Corrections and Community Advocacy
✔️Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy
✔️Jail Officer Academy
✔️Fire Service Certification
✔️Emergency Services Management
✔️Emergency Medical Technician
✔️Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
✔️Paramedic
✔️Paramedic Technician

Stay safe out there and come back to visit often. Remember to take the time to take care of yourself! 💯

05/15/2026

Students in our Entry-Level Driver Operator – Pumper course continue to build critical fireground skills.
Last night, our students successfully set up and completed a twin-tube draft, demonstrating solid knowledge, teamwork, and pump operations. 💪
Twin-tube drafting is a rural water supply technique where an engine pulls water from a static source using two hard suction lines and dual intakes, increasing water flow and efficiency—especially when hydrants aren’t available.
👏 Great work putting theory into practice and stepping up to the challenge. Skills like this make a difference on the fireground.

05/08/2026

Building Blocks 4K met Communuty Helpers today (5/7/026)! Recruits from the Mid-State 42nd Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy shared why they want to be police officers. They were then joined by some of the very finest from Grand Rapids PD, Wisconsin Rapids PD and Wood County Sheriff’s Department to share with 4K students how dreams come true through great education, training, and building great character along the way! 🇺🇸💯

05/06/2026

Registration is open for Wisconsin’s first Tactical Strength & Readiness Conference! We’re bringing together public safety professionals for a 2‑day, hands‑on symposium focused on strength, movement, injury prevention, recovery, nutrition, and performance under pressure. These topics are designed to better prepare you for your readiness and performance as a tactical athlete, even though you may not have ever before looked at yourself in that light.

Engaging keynote speakers, world-class breakout speakers, and an expert panel will help to deliver the highly important and potentially career-altering information.

If you, your employees, your co-workers, or your colleagues care about training smart, staying healthy, and being ready for their biggest days, send them our way. And PLEASE share this with your network so it reaches the right people.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI | July 21–22, 2026
Full details + registration: https://mstc.edu/Tactical-Strength

Mid-State Technical College and Advanced Tactical Medicine are proud to help bring this conference opportunity to Wisconsin. We hope to see you there!

05/04/2026

Today, our Paramedic students were visited by Bozeman, a Certified Therapy Dog, who helped provide some much‑needed stress relief as the semester comes to a close.

05/04/2026

Today we honor the firefighters in our community and around the world who run toward what the rest of us run from. Their courage, skill, and quiet professionalism save lives, protect our homes and businesses, and hold our communities together on our worst days.

To every firefighter, career and volunteer, on the line, in training, in dispatch, or retired: thank you for your sacrifice, your long nights, your missed family moments, and your willingness to answer the call without hesitation. Today, on International Firefighters’ Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and we recommit ourselves to supporting the health, safety, and wellness of all who continue to serve.

If you know a firefighter, take a moment today to say “thank you.” A text, a call, a wave at the station, or a simple kind word goes a long way.

🔥 “When others flee danger, firefighters walk in.”