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Richland 1 highlights firefighter career programs at CA Johnson and Lower Richland; instructors cite growth and equipment needs
Summary
District instructors and students described firefighter career-technical education programs, certifying coursework and workforce outcomes and raised needs including turnout gear, an operational training engine, and student mental-health supports.
Richland 1 school leaders and instructors presented the district’s firefighter career-technical education (CTE) programs at CA Johnson High School and Lower Richland High School during the Feb. 25 board meeting.
David China, who introduced CA Johnson’s Heat Hunters program, said the class is in its first year and students are beginning to “grasp” firefighting skills. Angel O’Neil (Chief O’Neil), who leads the Lower Richland program, described program growth from fewer than 15 students at inception to 42 currently enrolled across the district’s courses and reported that, over six years, the CTE firefighter program has served 254 students.
Chief O’Neil outlined course sequencing and certifications: Intro to Public Safety in 10th grade, Firefighter…
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