Vector Solutions Announces 2025 Training Officer of the Year Award Recipient

TAMPA, FL - Vector Solutions, the leading provider of technology solutions to help train, prepare, and retain public safety professionals, in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS), announced Deputy Fire Chief Paul J. Wilson, Shelton Fire Department, has been awarded the 2025 Training Officer of the Year Award. Alongside the award presentation at Fire Rescue International (FRI), Vector Solutions will also debut the latest enhancements to its TargetSolutions and Vector Scheduling platforms.

Now in its 12th consecutive year, the Training Officer of the Year Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate excellence in developing and delivering impactful training programs. Deputy Chief Wilson was selected for transforming Shelton’s training operations—from launching an in-house training structure and new member orientation to creating physical fitness initiatives and Fire-EMS pathway programs that strengthen recruitment and community education. The award will be formally presented during FRI on Wednesday, August 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

“We’re honored to award Deputy Chief Wilson’s bold and lasting contributions to firefighter training,” said Chief Cowger, Columbus Fire Rescue, and International Association of Fire Chiefs, Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Chair. “His visionary leadership has elevated both departmental preparedness and community impact—setting a standard for innovation in training.”

At FRI, Vector Solutions will debut new enhancements to its TargetSolutions and Vector Scheduling platforms. These updates are designed to help agencies modernize operations, simplify scheduling, and streamline training management—building on Vector’s continued investment in improving the user experience for public safety teams.

New TargetSolutions Features:

• Interactive To-Do List: An intuitive dashboard provides at-a-glance progress insight into assignments and credentials. Search, sort, and filter tools allow users to quickly find what they need from the homepage on any device more effectively.
• Multiple Occurrence Events: Allows administrators to manage multiple sessions of the same training event under a single entry—simplifying logistics and tracking.

New Vector Scheduling Features:

• Hourly Minimum Staffing: Supports hour-by-hour staffing adjustments to reflect real-world, flexible coverage needs.
• Enhanced Shift Bidding (coming soon): Empowers departments to set predefined rules for an automated and fair bidding process, and manage recurring shift patterns—improving long-term staff planning across agencies.

“These latest enhancements reflect our continued focus on modernizing the user experience for departments across the country,” said Robbi King, veteran firefighter and Director of Solutions Engineering at Vector Solutions. “Whether it’s streamlining manual workflows or delivering more flexible tools to meet daily needs, we’re committed to delivering solutions that work in today’s high-pressure environments.”

Vector Solutions will be exhibiting at FRI from August 13-15 in the Tech Zone (Booth #1449). Attendees are encouraged to stop by for hands-on demos of the latest TargetSolutions and Vector Scheduling capabilities. To learn more about Vector Solutions’ public safety offerings, including its full library of training courses, click here.

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Vector Solutions for Fire & EMS is the industry leader in training and workforce management technology that enables Fire and Rescue Departments to meet their demanding training, compliance, and preparedness objectives. The Vector Solutions public safety suite of products includes software for training management, policy distribution, live skill evaluations, personnel scheduling, asset management, critical incident and exposure tracking, and promoting a positive department culture. Its online course library includes more than 450 hours of fire department training and CAPCE-approved EMS recertification continuing education. Trusted by 10,000 public safety agencies and 2 million first responders, Vector’s purpose-built technology streamlines the full lifecycle of personnel management because readiness saves lives. For more information about Vector Solutions for Fire & EMS, visit https://www.vectorsolutions.com/industries/public-safety/fire-departments/.

ABOUT VECTOR SOLUTIONS

Vector Solutions is the leading provider of impactful technology solutions dedicated to driving safer, smarter, better decision-making in the world's most critical industries. Embedded into daily workflows to drive improvements in compliance, safety, performance, and preparedness, our software includes training management, industry-focused online course libraries, EHS management, workforce scheduling, risk communication, operational readiness, and more. 2025 marks Vector’s 25th anniversary, highlighting a legacy of innovation and service. Vector's unique combination of information and technology - delivered when and where it is needed - is integral to our more than 24 thousand clients looking to achieve better outcomes and safeguard lives. Vector is committed to providing resources to support those who need them most and launched a collection of free courses on critical mental health and safety topics through Vector Cares. For more information, visit www.vectorsolutions.com. For access to free Vector Cares courses visit https://www.vectorsolutions.com/about-us/vector-cares/.