Florida Department Donates Vehicles to School

Sept. 15, 2010
Local high school students who want to become the next generation of firefighters and paramedics will now be getting a better education, thanks to the Jacksonville Fire-Rescue Department. The department has donated a fire truck and an ambulance to the A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology. The magnet high school dedicated the emergency vehicles Tuesday morning.

Local high school students who want to become the next generation of firefighters and paramedics will now be getting a better education, thanks to the Jacksonville Fire-Rescue Department.

The department has donated a fire truck and an ambulance to the A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology. The magnet high school dedicated the emergency vehicles Tuesday morning.

The school has a number of programs preparing students for careers, including careers as first responders. Until now, students had to wait until after graduation to get hands-on training. Now, they'll be able to use these vehicles to practice their skills while they're still in school.

The Duval County school system offers 32 career academies through its magnet schools.

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