Pioneer Tech Hosts Successful Youth Firefighter Academy

Ponca City Now - August 1, 2024 6:11 am

Students pictured in the Fire/EMT afternoon session include: Mya Stephens and Naomi Chrisman from Kaw City with Tyler Choate, Kyett Holmes, Nevaeh Ballew, and Krystel Keith from Ponca City.

PONCA CITY, OK –– This month, Pioneer Tech hosted the Youth Firefighter Academy for students entering 8th through 10th grades. The academy provided an exciting opportunity for young students to gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience, discovering how to perform essential firefighter tasks, including understanding fire dynamics and conducting search and rescue operations with Pioneer Technology Center Firefighter/EMT instructor Gary Vap.

The Youth Firefighter Academy is just one example of how Pioneer Tech helps students explore potential career paths and develop practical skills. For more information about the Firefighter/EMT program for juniors, seniors, and adults please contact Pioneer Tech at (580) 762-8336 or visit our website at www.pioneertech.edu.

The Fire/EMT morning session featured students pictured: Isaac Spoon, Kelby Grimes, John Brien, and Leighland Smart from Ponca City.

 

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