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Program Advisory Committee Agenda

Fire (April 2024)

April 24, 2024 · 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Merrill PS111 or Zoom – http://ntc.zoom.us/s/87853503673
Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions

Led By: Jason Minks, Committee Chair

Update and Highlights from Last Meeting – Approval of November 16, 2023 Minutes

Led By: Jason Minks

College-Wide Initiatives

Led By: Bryson Cruise/Shane Heilmann

Workforce Training and Professional Development Initiatives

Led By: WTPD Staff Member/Shane Heilmann

Industry Trends

Led By: Jason Minks/All

Program Updates

Led By: Bryson Cruise

  • Enrollment Report
  • Tentative Fall 2024 Class Schedule
  • Fire Officer 1 written and practical test dates
    • Fire Officer 1 written test is scheduled for May 21st.
    • Date for practical testing to be shared at the meeting.
  • Firefighter & Paramedic Apprenticeship exploration and possible funding
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Youth Volunteer Fire Fighter Training Grant application and program
  • New WTCS Fire Education Director – Ward Lyon
Program Modifications discussion

Led By: Bryson Cruise, Shane Heilmann

  • Fire Services Leadership program update
  • FireMedic program update
  • Continued discussion on developing an Emergency Management program
Facilities/Equipment

Led By: Bryson Cruise

  • Capital Equipment
  • AFG Grant FY2024
  • AFG Grant FY2025
  • Recent Minor Equipment Purchases
  • Burn Tower Update
  • Splash Towers
  • Merrill PSCoE coming improvements
  • Emergency Village
  • Advisory Committee Recruitment
  • Assistant/Adjunct Recruitment
  • NFA class in 2025
Proposal for date for fall meeting & discussion of agenda items

Led By: All