Griffin Gonzalez joined WRTV as a reporter in January of 2024. He is thrilled to be back in Indianapolis, telling impactful stories in the communities he grew up in.
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Territory are working to give students in the community first hand experience of what being a firefighter is like.
The fire department is hosting 24 students from middle schools around Greenfield, where they will have the opportunity to learn from Greenfield firefighters about serving public safety. “Our teen academy is super important,” explained Greenfield spokesperson Luke Eichholtz. “It also kind of acts as a recruiting tool, and maybe a retention tool.”
Eichholtz says that the fire department, among other public safety services, are struggling to attract applicants. “I think if you go to any industry right now, you're going to hear that it's hard to hire. That's especially true for police and firefighters,” said Eichholtz. “The training that you need to go out right on the street is typically a year minimum. So, getting kids interested at an early age, and getting to get that training and have a little experience coming just out of high school is super beneficial.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Patterson Fire and Corral Fire both 92% contained, Cal Fire reportsThe Patterson fire started burning Monday around the intersection of Patterson Pass and Midway Road, south of Mountain House. The Corral fire started burning Saturday near the Lawrence Livermore Na…
Read more »
Patterson Fire and Corral Fire both nearly fully contained, Cal Fire reportsThe Patterson fire started burning Monday around the intersection of Patterson Pass and Midway Road, south of Mountain House. The Corral fire started burning Saturday near the Lawrence Livermore Na…
Read more »
San Diego deputy fire chief says Post Fire signals earlier, drier fire seasonSan Diego Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Dan Eddy said the Post Fire could be a glimpse of what’s to come later this summer.
Read more »
San Jose Earthquakes fire head coach Luchi Gonzalez midway through his second seasonThe last-place San Jose Earthquakes fired head coach Luchi Gonzalez.
Read more »
San Jose Earthquakes fire coach Luchi Gonzalez after only 3 wins to start seasonThe San Jose Earthquakes have fired coach Luchi Gonzalez after the team won only three of its first 19 games this season.
Read more »
MLS-worst Earthquakes fire head coach Luchi GonzalezThe San Jose Earthquakes on Monday announced the firing of head coach Luchi Gonzalez as the team continues to be stuck at the bottom of MLS.
Read more »