Zachary Patrick and Kayla Katt of Colleton County Fire-Rescue were among 22 recruits graduating from the S.C. Fire Academy on Friday Dec. 4.
The comprehensive training, offered quarterly at the Fire Academy, includes emergency responder first aid training, hazardous materials operations training, auto extrication, flammable liquids and gas firefighting, rescue training, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter I and Firefighter II levels. Additionally, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes were made to class structure and facilities to promote social distancing and recommended precautions.
The two joined Fire-Rescue in September. Both were already experienced paramedics and now have completed firefighter training. They started work in here this week.
“We are happy to welcome them to Colleton County Fire-Rescue and glad to have them on board,” said Chief Barry McRoy.
