Schloss is one of the older students at the station and has worked as a volunteer for five years. He already finished the required 15-20 hours of training to drive the fire engine and truck. I did thousands and thousands of hours over the past couple of years. Schloss said many students aren't aware of the opportunities they could have learning fire skills. Students who participate in the program can stay at the house for free and may receive some tuition reimbursement.
Most people say they want to be a doctor or a lawyer.
Schloss said the reason why many students may not choose to get involved with emergency services is because of the hours spent training, lugging around heavy equipment and the overall danger of fire fighting. It's a way of life for us. Tell us all about it. One Web site. Student Advantage, Inc.