David Durfee, deputy chief for Grant County Fire District 3, took his education one step further and obtained a bachelor’s degree. Durfee said it was one step in the constant learning process of being a firefighter.
June 29, 2023
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Continuing education crucial part of firefighting career, GCFD 3 deputy chief says
QUINCY — The science and technique of fighting fires is always changing, said David Durfee, and firefighters must learn and change with it. “Continuing education is part of our job all the time in the fire service,” he said. “It was always instilled into me that you’re training every day, and if you’re not training, you’re not a firefighter.” ...