The Rural Metro Fire Department is getting people interested in emergency services before they graduate.
The Fire Science Program at Byington Solway Career and Technical Education Center isn’t for everyone, but for those who want a career in serving the community, it’s the best way to go to class.
“It’s not an easy program. It is very physically demanding as well as academically challenging for them,” said Rural Metro Fire Capt. Ryan McNamara.
Rural Metro Fire partnered with Knox County Schools to offer fire recruit training to high school students.
“If they wish to serve the community as a firefighter, it certainly gives them some preparation to complete training and pursue that career, but it also exposes them to other work that is related to emergency work,” said Rural Metro Fire Chief Jerry Harnish.