Sponsor the Nexus Public Safety Center

Building the Future of Public Safety

The Nexus Public Safety Center is a proposed state-of-the-art facility that brings together a Mid-State Technical College training center, a new Stevens Point Fire Station, and a satellite Stevens Point Police Department in one collaborative hub.

Designed to strengthen public safety education, training, and collaboration across our region, Nexus will prepare the next generation of first responders while supporting the ongoing professional development of those already serving our communities.

What is Nexus Public Safety Center?

Unlike traditional training facilities, Nexus will offer technology-enhanced classrooms, simulation environments, and collaborative learning spaces for multi-agency collaboration that reflect the real-world challenges faced by today’s first responders.

Nexus will serve:

  • Fire departments
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Emergency response organizations
  • Public safety students
  • Community partners throughout Wisconsin

Training together. Serving together. Stronger together.

Why Nexus Matters

The Need is Real–and Growing

Communities throughout central Wisconsin face growing challenges:

  • Workforce shortages in public safety professions
  • Limited access to specialized training facilities
  • Increasing demand for collaborative emergency response

Nexus addresses these needs by creating a centralized training hub that expands access, improves readiness, and strengthens partnerships throughout the region.

We’re facing a gap–and an opportunity to close it.

A Regional and State Partnership

Nexus represents a shared vision among public safety agencies, educational institutions, government partners, and community leaders. These partnerships will help ensure that communities throughout central Wisconsin have access to highly trained, highly prepared emergency personnel.

62

District Agencies Served

172,000+

District Residents Impacted

2X

More Students Trained

Who Supports this Project?

100% of all public safety agencies in the Mid-State district have signed letters supporting the vision.

  • Adams Police Department
  • Adams County Fire District
  • Adams County Sheriff’s Office
  • Big Flats Fire Department
  • Lifestar EMS
  • New Chester Fire Department
  • Quincy Fire Department
  • Rome Fire Department
  • Rome Police Department
  • Chili-Fremont Fire Department
  • Granton Fire Department
  • City Point Fire Department
  • Armenia Fire Department
  • McMillan Fire Department
  • Almond Fire Department
  • Amherst Fire District
  • Bancroft-Pine Grove Fire Department
  • Bancroft-Pine Grove First Responders
  • Dewey Fire Department
  • Grant Emergency Medical Responders
  • Hull Fire Department
  • Plover Fire Department
  • Plover Police Department
  • Portage County Sheriff’s Office
  • Rosholt Fire District
  • Sharon Emergency Medical Services
  • Stevens Point Fire Department
  • Stevens Point Police Department
  • Stockton Fire Department
  • UW-Stevens Point Police and Security Services
  • Coloma Fire Department
  • Hancock Police Department
  • Plainfield Fire Department
  • Plainfield Police Department
  • Waushara County Emergency Medical Services
  • Arpin Fire Department
  • Auburndale Joint Fire Department
  • Biron Fire Department
  • Cameron Fire Department
  • Grand Rapids Fire Department
  • Grand Rapids Police Department
  • Hewitt Area Fire Department
  • Lincoln (Town of) Fire Department
  • Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department
  • Marshfield Police Department
  • Nekoosa Fire Department
  • Nekoosa Police Department
  • Pittsville Fire Department
  • Pittsville Police Department
  • Port Edwards Fire Department
  • Port Edwards (Town of) First Responders
  • Port Edwards Police Department
  • Remington Fire Department
  • Richfield Rural Fire Department
  • Rudolph Fire Department
  • Saratoga First Responders
  • United Emergency Medical Response
  • Vesper Fire Department
  • Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department
  • Wisconsin Rapids Police Department
  • Wood County Sheriff’s Department
"The future of public safety starts with preparing people for real-world challenges."
- Gautam Malik
Nexus Community Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Gamber Johnson
“Aspirus sees firsthand the importance of well-trained responders and the impact they have on patient outcomes. The Nexus Center will play a critical role in preparing highly skilled professionals who serve on the front lines of care while strengthening the future of emergency response and community safety across our region. Investments in education and training directly translate into stronger, more resilient communities."
- Carrie Penovich
Nexus Community Chair, President, Wisconsin Southeast Division, Aspirus Health

Become a Partner

Mid-State Technical College values strong partnerships with businesses, organizations, and community leaders. Together, we are building the skilled workforce needed to support economic growth in central Wisconsin.

We welcome monetary, equipment, and material donations. If you are interested in sponsoring a space at the Nexus Public Safety Center, we would love to connect with you.

Sponsor the Nexus Public Safety Center