{"id":68,"date":"2026-01-31T00:14:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T00:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2026-02-09T22:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:58:00","slug":"public-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/public-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NWTC is where purpose becomes action \u2014 where individuals are empowered to be heroes in their communities. Whether through law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, corrections, human services, or substance abuse counseling, NWTC prepares students to step into meaningful, high-impact careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5015617055277113;width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get a rewarding career that pays.&nbsp;Graduates from our Law Enforcement, EMT, and Paramedic programs earned a median annual salary of over $60,000.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train like real first responders.&nbsp;&nbsp;In our cutting-edge Public Safety Tactical Training Center and simulation labs, you\u2019ll face real-world challenges that sharpen your skills and prepare you for the field \u2014 from simulated 911 calls to high-stakes rescue scenarios.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry training options.&nbsp;If you&#8217;re looking for training for employees, our qualified instructors offer a variety of public safety training options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-16-1-1024x528.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-16-1-1024x528.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-16-1-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-16-1-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-16-1-1536x792.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-16-1.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read more from our professors:<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates has-author wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/nwtc\/bass\/join-our-facebook-fun\/\">Join our Facebook Fun!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by mjohnsen<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-23T19:35:21+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 23, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Want to be a part of the Facebook community? We will give updates regularly on both our website and Facebook page.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/nwtc\/bass\/campus-update\/\">Campus Update<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by NWTC Main<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-10T00:51:22+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 10, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">There will be a campus-wide network update coming out on Friday, February 13th, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Thank you for your understanding.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/nwtc\/safe\/why-public-safety-matters\/\">Why Public Safety Matters<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Public Safety<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-10T00:46:50+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 10, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">If you want to help keep your community safe, come look into our courses here at NWTC. We have assosiate degrees, certificates, and other courses\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/nwtc\/safe\/why-public-safety-matters\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Why Public Safety Matters<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/nwtc\/safe\/fire-protection-technician\/\">Fire Protection Technician<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by mjohnsen<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-01-31T01:32:00+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 31, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Fire Protection Technician Program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College prepares students for employment as Firefighters, EMTs, and Fire Inspectors on municipal fire departments, and\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/nwtc\/safe\/fire-protection-technician\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Fire Protection Technician<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/nwtc\/safe\/fire-medic\/\">Fire Medic<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by mjohnsen<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-01-31T01:30:59+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 31, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Your passion for helping others is matched only by your ability to stay calm in times of crisis. Making a difference is what moves you.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mjohnsen.bitweb1.nwtc.edu\/webmgmt\/nwtc\/safe\/fire-medic\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Fire Medic<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NWTC is where purpose becomes action \u2014 where individuals are empowered to be heroes in their communities. Whether through law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, corrections, human services, or substance abuse counseling, NWTC prepares students to step into meaningful, high-impact careers. 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