Firefighters Needed: RCC Firefighter Academy Deadline Dec. 19; Classes Begin Jan. 12

In this era of tight budgets for local governments, volunteer firefighters are more important than ever. Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters help protect the public against these dangers by responding to fires and a variety of other emergencies, but local fire departments are in need of new recruits.

RCC’s Firefighter Academy, beginning Jan. 12, will put potential firefighters on the fast track. The Academy is designed to give the student an idea of what it is like in a fire department recruit training school. It includes an aggressive physical fitness program to allow the student to be able to handle the physical demands of the fire service. Enrollment is limited, so early application is recommended. The application can be found at www.randolph.edu/fire/register/.  

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