The Genesee Intermediate School District officially started the construction of what will be Mid-Michigan's only fire training facility not part of a fire department. The program will allow up to 72 high school students to get advanced firefighter and first responder training -- more than double the current capacity. The facility will be located just south of the Genesee Career Institute parking lot. Students will be able to gain real-world experience in roof rescue, pulling hoses up stairwells and setup before responding to calls. Burton Fire Chief Kirk Wilkinson helped design the program.