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A close up photo of a hand holding handcuffs.

Corrections officers in Michigan can complete education requirements tuition-free at KCC as part of new Michigan Corrections Officer Grant Program

Kellogg Community College Jan 17, 2023

Area corrections officers could earn up to 15 college credits tuition-free at Kellogg Community College as part of a new…

Students practice taking a patient from an ambulance in the EMS Sim Lab.

Saving lives through education: EMS Sim Lab upgrades offer new opportunities for students

Simon A. Thalmann Mar 30, 2022

Lights flash as the ambulance rumbles to a stop. Inside, paramedics prep their patient before the back doors swing wide…

KCC offering Medical First Responder training in Coldwater starting Jan. 18

Kellogg Community College Dec 22, 2021

Kellogg Community College’s Public Safety Education Department is offering a Medical First Responder course in Coldwater starting in January. The…

A collage of photos of KCC Police Academy cadets doing various activities.

KCC Police Academy accepting applications for new recruits through July 31

Kellogg Community College Jun 22, 2021

The Kellogg Community College Police Academy is accepting applications for new recruits through July 31. The KCC Police Academy prepares…

The KCC EMS Program ambulance, parked outside the Lane-Thomas Building.

KCC offering EMT Basic training in Coldwater starting May 17

Kellogg Community College May 5, 2021

Kellogg Community College this summer is offering all the training required to pursue a Basic Emergency Medical Technician license at…

A KCC Police Academy cadet jumps into a pool during a polar plunge event in 2017.

KCC Public Safety Education Department raises $3,927 for Special Olympics via Kalamazoo Polar Plunge

Kellogg Community College Feb 24, 2020

Students and employees from Kellogg Community College’s Public Safety Education Department raised $3,927 for Special Olympics Michigan via donations collected…

KCC Police Academy, EMS students raising funds for Special Olympics via Feb. 22 Polar Plunge

Kellogg Community College Feb 18, 2020

Kellogg Community College Police Academy cadets, Emergency Medical Services students and KCC employees will take their annual plunge into icy…

Pictured, from left to right, are KCC Basic EMT Program alumni and current Paramedic Program students Kristen Jaskiw, Abigail Sanger and Josh Turner.

KCC to offer Basic EMT training in Coldwater

Kellogg Community College Nov 11, 2019

Beginning next semester, Branch County residents can complete all the training needed to earn a Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certificate…

A group photo of participants in the 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run.

KCC to host Battle Creek Community Run 5K for Special Olympics Oct. 25

Kellogg Community College Oct 23, 2019

The Kellogg Community College Police Academy will again join area police departments to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch…

Pictured are KCC and MAFFAA officials with the donated and newly refurbished ambulance on the left. From left to right are MAFFAA Basic EMTs Kristen Jaskiw and Abigail Sanger, KCC EMS Education Faculty Coordinator Clark Imus, KCC Public Safety Education Director Rob Miller, MAFFAA Executive Director Mark Burke, MAFFAA Operations Manager Nick Smith and MAFFAA Basic EMT Josh Turner.

Marshall Area Fire Fighters Ambulance Authority donates ambulance to KCC EMS Program, provides paramedic scholarships

Kellogg Community College Aug 22, 2019

Kellogg Community College’s Emergency Medical Services students have more training opportunities on campus thanks to the donation of an ambulance…

KCC to hold Mass Casualty Training scenario on campus April 15

Kellogg Community College Apr 12, 2019

Kellogg Community College’s Public Safety Education Department will be holding a simulated Mass Casualty Training event for Emergency Medical Services…