McDowell Technical Community College completed the 48th Annual Fire, Rescue and EMS College in March.
A portion of the annual fire college focused on basket training.
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The Fire, Rescue and EMS College also had a course in ladder safety.
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McDowell Technical Community College completed the 48th annual Fire, Rescue and EMS College this past weekend, welcoming emergency responders from across western North Carolina.
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Participants engaged in a wide range of courses focused on real-world response scenarios, reinforcing the college’s long-standing commitment to practical, high-quality training.
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McDowell Technical Community College's annual fire and rescue college included training in boat rescues.
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Participants learn how to safely get injured victims from a wrecked automobile.
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First responders practice first response with a fire hose.
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The college held courses in farm accident rescues.
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First responders practice a bus and vehicle rescue at the McDowell Tech fire, rescue and EMS college.
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“This event reflects the very best of what community colleges are called to do,” said Dr. J.W. Kelley, president of McDowell Technical Community College.
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Swift water rescue is a big part of the annual college.
“This event reflects the very best of what community colleges are called to do. We are proud to support the men and women who serve on the front lines every day."
