Fire Academy Cadets recently passed the National Emergency Medical Technician test as part of the Fire Department’s requirement to serve our community as a Laredo firefighter. All of the cadets passed the test on the first attempt.
According to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, the national passing rate average is 70% and in Texas, the passing rate is 65%.
“This exemplifies the commitment of the cadets as well as the EMS instructors to produce quality firefighters certified as EMT’s to serve our community”, Interim Fire Chief, David Piton, said.
The cadets undergo a training process that includes firefighting training as well as emergency medical technician training to prepare for service to the citizens and visitors to the City of Laredo. The rigorous training can last up to a year of classroom and hands-on instruction.
The Fire Department remains loyal to its promise and motto to remain “Ready for Duty” to serve our community.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Firecadets pass test
Fire Academy Cadets recently passed the National Emergency Medical Technician test as part of the Fire Department’s requirement to serve our community as a Laredo firefighter. All of the cadets passed the test on the first attempt.
According to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, the national passing rate average is 70% and in Texas, the passing rate is 65%.
“This exemplifies the commitment of the cadets as well as the EMS instructors to produce quality firefighters certified as EMT’s to serve our community”, Interim Fire Chief, David Piton, said.
The cadets undergo a training process that includes firefighting training as well as emergency medical technician training to prepare for service to the citizens and visitors to the City of Laredo. The rigorous training can last up to a year of classroom and hands-on instruction.
The Fire Department remains loyal to its promise and motto to remain “Ready for Duty” to serve our community.
According to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, the national passing rate average is 70% and in Texas, the passing rate is 65%.
“This exemplifies the commitment of the cadets as well as the EMS instructors to produce quality firefighters certified as EMT’s to serve our community”, Interim Fire Chief, David Piton, said.
The cadets undergo a training process that includes firefighting training as well as emergency medical technician training to prepare for service to the citizens and visitors to the City of Laredo. The rigorous training can last up to a year of classroom and hands-on instruction.
The Fire Department remains loyal to its promise and motto to remain “Ready for Duty” to serve our community.
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