Doing detailed work in full fire gear, like attaching to a line, is one of the tests at SkillsUSA state competition. Students from Quincy High School participate in the competition as part of their path on the way to becoming firefighters.
May 18, 2023
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Fire science class shows path to an occupation of service
QUINCY — Yanetzi Gonzalez said the fire science class at Quincy High School helped her make up her mind about her future. Marcelo Moreno said he had a good idea what he wanted to do after high school, but the fire science class showed him there were even more opportunities. Gonzalez, Moreno, Genesis Franco and Mario Guerrero, all QHS juniors, were among the participants in fire science state competition sponsored by SkillsUSA, and all four of them finished in the top 10. Gonzalez and Moreno qualified for SkillsUSA national competition; Moreno had other commitments, so Franco will be taking his place...