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Recognition of Fox Valley Technical College EMT Students

Original title: FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER STUDENTS

May 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official Congressional recognition of the actions taken by students to save the life of an instructor, highlighting the effectiveness of the training program at the Fox Valley Technical College.

Who is mentioned in the record

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EMT students at Fox Valley Technical College

The students are the subjects of a formal Congressional recognition for their actions.

Karl Arps

The instructor was the recipient of life-saving medical intervention performed by his students.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 14, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Representative Wied addressed the House to commend a group of EMT students from the Fox Valley Technical College Training Center for performing life-saving CPR on their instructor. The instructor, Karl Arps, suffered a during a training simulation on March 25, 2026.

Key Facts

On March 25, 2026, EMS instructor Karl Arps suffered cardiac arrest during a training simulation.
Students at the Fox Valley Technical College Training Center performed CPR for approximately 5 minutes.
The students' intervention resulted in the instructor's heart resuming a heartbeat.
Karl Arps has 25 years of experience in EMS.
Representative Wied formally recognized the students' actions in the Congressional Record.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the instructor at Fox Valley Technical College?

The instructor, Karl Arps, experienced while acting as a patient during a training simulation.

How was the instructor saved?

His students recognized the emergency and performed CPR for approximately 5 minutes until his heart began beating again.

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Use of Congressional Record for Commendation

The document illustrates the standard practice of using the Congressional Record to formally recognize local community achievements.

Wied

Connected Entities

locationWisconsin“The state where the training center is located.”Map →

personWied“Member of the House of Representatives who delivered the speech.”Map →

personKarl Arps“72-year-old EMS instructor who suffered cardiac arrest and was saved by his stud”Map →

organizationFox Valley Technical College Training Center“The educational institution where the students and instructor are based.”Map →

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