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Tahoe/Douglas Fire expands high-school Fire Science; proposes helibase at Wittell, seeks transport and donors
Summary
Tahoe/Douglas Fire and Douglas High School partners described hands-on Fire Science 1 & 2 classes, plans to add EMT next year, and a multiyear helibase proposal at Wittell that has raised about $2.03 million so far toward a phased $12 million goal. Presenters requested district help with transportation to bring valley students to the program.
Tahoe/Douglas Fire and Douglas High School presented a progress report on high-school Fire Science classes and described a proposed helibase that would be colocated at Wittell athletic fields.
Chief Ryan (Tahoe/Douglas Fire) described a rapidly expanding Fire Science program that now includes Fire Science 1 and Fire Science 2 classes with hands-on props, simulations and certifications intended to make students more job-ready for fire and EMS careers. "We were hearing that kids weren't motivated to come…
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