Rutherford High Launches Fire I Program | Panama City Beach News

Rutherford High School is launching a bold new Fire I Program, giving over 50 students a real-world crash course in firefighting—with gear, fire stations, and hands-on training all before graduation. Over three years, they’ll earn every certification hour needed to become Florida volunteer firefighters, with live-burn training covered post-graduation through Gulf Coast State College. This partnership between Bay County, the school district, and Gulf Coast aims to fast-track young talent into emergency services, keep kids rooted in their communities, and build future first responders—while setting the stage for expansion across the district. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0eccf79261718abd