Partnership Offers Hands-On Fire Training to High School Students

Robeson County High School students can now train to become firefighters through Robeson Community College's Fire Technology program.

A shortage of firefighters could impact the life and safety of communities.  Residents in Robeson County, North Carolina wanted to do something to prevent that from happening. A lot of calls, meetings and talking to neighbors resulted in a partnership with the public schools and the Robeson Community College.  Junior and senior high school students will now be able to train to become firefighters through the college’s Fire Technology program. It is a win for everyone!

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