Students from Colonel Richardson High School and North Caroline High School recently completed a career and technical education (CTE) program related to fire prevention & control and emergency medical technology. The program includes classroom instruction as well as formal training. Students were required to complete a minimum number of hours of hands-on learning and take the seven certification exams. This CTE program is designed to allow students to complete all requirements and be certified in this area as well as have opportunities to earn college credit.
During their graduation ceremony, students were honored for earning certifications in Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Material Operations and Truck Company Fireground Ops.
Students earning certification are:
Seniors Hope Bennett (NCHS), Lila Schriefer and Chase Thomas (CRHS)
Juniors Tyhler Libby (CRHS), Austin Chandler and Hunter Moore (NCHS)
CCPS is able to offer this program through an agreement with Queen Anne’s County Public Schools. Classroom and practical training was provided by instructors from the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) of the University of Maryland. Students were required to be a member in good standing of their local fire company and complete the required services in order to be eligible to sit for the industry certifications. This instruction was supplemented with field trips and various guest speakers. In addition, students were required to provide documentation demonstrating adequate physical fitness for participation in the program.
The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) of the University of Maryland is the state's training and education system for all-hazard responses. The Institute plans, researches, develops and delivers quality programs to prepare agencies and individuals to protect life, property and the environment.