Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education,
We are pleased to share another terrific example of collaboration between a regional vocational technical school and its district communities. This program is made possible through funding obtained by State Senator John Keenan.
David
Recently, firefighters from Hanover, Brockton, Rockland, Marshfield, and Norwell were at the South Shore Technical High School for the second night of the 2025 Fire Cadet Training Program.
This program is a collaborative initiative between South Shore Technical, Hanover Fire and all other fire departments within the vocational school’s district to provide students with a basic orientation and familiarization to fire and emergency services. Seventeen high school students continued their twelve-week journey into learning what it takes to be a firefighter.
The second night focused on lectures highlighting fire department organization and management & fire apparatus and equipment. Cadets then went into the simulated drill yard for the practical portion of the class. Practical skills included an introduction to ground ladder operations, hose line evolution and advancement, tower/ladder truck operations & equipment, and engine/pumper operations & equipment. The program is being operated similar to a firefighter recruit training program and a heavy emphasis is being placed on teamwork and accountability – two critical components of the fire service.
This program is made possible through funding obtained by State Senator John Keenan. These funds allowed for the purchase of all supplies, equipment, gear and instructor costs necessary for the twelve-week program. The goal is to expand this orientation program into a fully developed training opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to obtain their firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician certification upon graduation of high school. This will provide the ability to jump start their career in the fire and emergency services.
David J. Ferreira
MAVA Communications Coordinator
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