Firefighters

Serving as a national day of gratitude, National First Responders Day gives us an opportunity to pay tribute to firefighters for their endless hours and around-the-clock service to their communities. As one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, the day also pays tribute to the fallen first responders.

Serving as a national day of gratitude, National First Responders Day gives us an opportunity to pay tribute to firefighters for their endless hours and around-the-clock service to their communities. As one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, the day also pays tribute to the fallen first responders. 

Sean O'Neal, Fire Station Captain | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Sean O'Neal, Fire Station Captain | Let's Go! CAREERS
Sean O'Neal is the captain at Station #30 of the Lexington County Fire Service. O'Neal is in charge of scheduling the firefighters under his supervision, as well as providing support. The steps to...
Firefighter | Meet the Helpers 3

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Firefighter | Meet the Helpers
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Dive deeper into a firefighter's career and find out how this Helper assists in emergency situations.
Firefighter | Eye Wonder

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Firefighter | Eye Wonder
The Eye Wonder team finds out about the daily life of a firefighter. D.V. speaks with real firefighters about the training and education needed to safely fight fires.
N.C. Zoo and Elephants Project | Project Discovery Revisited Fire Academy, Part 2 | Project Discovery Revisited

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Fire Academy, Part 2 | Project Discovery Revisited
Students begin their fire training in a Class A combustible burn building. They learn what fire is and how it burns. In a flashover, flames go from the floor to the ceiling. Breathing is done through...
N.C. Zoo and Elephants Project | Project Discovery Revisited Fire Academy, Part 1 | Project Discovery Revisited

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Fire Academy, Part 1 | Project Discovery Revisited
At the South Carolina Fire Academy, we learn what it takes to become a firefighter. This 208-acre facility contains classrooms, drill towers, a fire station, equipment storage, and teacher offices...