High School Firefighting CTE Students Receive New Turnout Gear
Photo by Union Fire DistrictStudents in the South Kingstown High School Firefighting Technical Course posed in full gear, marking another milestone in hands-on training.
Photo by Union Fire DistrictClassrooms were filled with newly delivered turnout gear as students prepared to outfit for live-fire and skills training.
Photo by Union Fire DistrictInstructors and students organized and issued protective equipment during a scheduled gear distribution.
Photo by Union Fire DistrictFirefighting students worked together to stage and prepare equipment, reinforcing teamwork and accountability.
Photo by Union Fire DistrictHelmets and gear bags lined the classroom floor, ready for the next phase of firefighter training.
December 24, 2025— The Union Fire District of South Kingstown announced that members of the local high school Firefighting Career and Technical Education (CTE) class recently received their new sets of turnout gear.
Funding for the equipment was made possible through a federal recruitment and retention grant aimed at supporting the next generation of firefighters. Department officials said students will participate in multiple hands-on training sessions throughout the second semester, gaining practical experience and foundational skills for future service in the fire and emergency services field.
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