Both of our local municpal Fire and Rescue Departments have projected a continuing need for career firefighters as our area's population continues to grow. See attachment for recent employment projections made by Rockingham County Fire and Rescue. At the national level, the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics projects similar growth for health and human services providers which includes firefighters.
#42 - Business, trade association, and/or parent testimonials.
The first letter is from a parent, Mr. Michael Brown. The remaining letters are from area community partners. They all reference their support for Fire and Rescue and its expansion and move into a new $1 million addition at MTC. They exemplify the collaboration between MTC and area employers and government officials.
1. Parent letter
2. Mr. Joseph Paxtion, County Administrator, County of Rockingham
2. Chief Larry Shifflett, Fire Chief, City of Harrisonburg
3. Chief Robert A. Symons, Fire Chief, County of Rockingham
4. Mr. Brian B. Shull, Economic Development Director, City of Harrisonburg
Cooperative Education Data Chart
Artifact 43
Work-Based Learning Program at MTC
Fire & Rescue Program
2008-2009 6 students Average 60 hours for month Non Pay
2007-2008 9 students Average 60 hours for month Non Pay
2006-2007 0 students Program only 1 year in length
Summary….
The Fire & Rescue Program participates in the Work-Based Learning Program during the month of May for all second-year students. Students report to Fire Stations in the afternoons instead of reporting to MTC. A Program Agreement is completed before placement in the Fire Station, students turn in a Time Sheet at the end of the month to the WBL Coordinator, and an Evaluation is completed and submitted to the teacher to incorporate with their six week’s grade.
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