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Tanay Meagher --

Tanay Meagher — “The Fire Academy is important and interesting. I’m proud that I was accepted. I look forward to graduating and entering the real world as a firefighter and helping my community.”

Tera Hands, Choice Coordinator
December 11, 2020
Danlee Vancol --

Danlee Vancol — “I like that the Fire Academy allows me to do the same hands-on work that real firefighters do on a daily basis.”

Tera Hands, Choice Coordinator
December 11, 2020
Nikaysia Mendez --

Nikaysia Mendez — “The Fire Academy intrigues me because it is hands-on, and it gives us the opportunity to go straight into the field soon after graduating.”

Tera Hands, Choice Coordinator
December 11, 2020
Haile Brown --

Haile Brown — “What intrigues me is that we get hands-on experiences with the tools, the apparatus, and even the PPE. It amazes me that we are able to do the things we do in the Fire Academy.”.

Tera Hands, Choice Coordinator
December 11, 2020
Martavius Monroe --

Martavius Monroe — “I love the Fire Academy and the fact that we are taught by actual firefighters. It doesn’t get any better than that!”

Tera Hands, Choice Coordinator
December 11, 2020
Charles Edwards--

Charles Edwards–“The fact that I could be working in my dream job almost immediately after high school is very intriguing to me.”

December 11, 2020
Naijana Myers--

Naijana Myers–“What intrigues me is the work which includes the lectures and the training. It is a lot to learn about firefighting and saving the environment and saving lives. I am learning a lot this year, and I hope to continue.”

Tera Hands, Choice Coordinator
December 11, 2020
Tyriez Cambridge--

Tyriez Cambridge–“I really like the physical aspect of the Fire Academy–being outside and being active. It definitely helps the book work come alive.”

Tera Hands, Choice Coordinator
December 11, 2020
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