The program allows the students to work about 20 to 24 hours a week at the Troy Fire Stations while progressing in courses during their related instruction time.
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“This is the first day on the job for the firs two apprentices. This fall both will be enrolled in classes at Edison State Community College in Piqua working for a degree in the fire science,” said Troy Fire Department Chief Matt Simmons. “The completion of the program will give them a definite advantage when they take they civil service exam to become firefighters and EMTs.”
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