Okanagan high schoolers had the chance to learn the ropes of firefighting over Spring Break.

Hosted by the Lake Country Fire Department, Grade 11 and 12 students from George Elliot, Mount Boucherie, Immaculata, Rutland Senior, and Vernon Secondary took part in the Junior Firefighter Bootcamp.

Students received first aid training, learned the proper use of personal protective gear, participated in drills, and assisted in lunch prep.

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91裸聊视频淭his kind of training is part of our community involvement,91裸聊视频� said Deputy Fire Chief Kynan O91裸聊视频橰ourke. 91裸聊视频淣ot only does it give senior high school students some exposure to firefighter skills so they may decide to go on to a career in first response - and maybe a new crew of recruits for us in Lake Country - but it sharpens our members91裸聊视频� training and leadership skills.91裸聊视频�

The junior firefighters all took home CPR and AED basic life support certificates.

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