For half of a century, 果冻传媒 (果冻传媒) has been training the next generation of firefighters and will be commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Fire Science program on May 9 with current and prospective students, community stakeholders, former faculty, and alumni on hand. The on-campus Festival on the Hill event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. and includes live music by Laconia鈥檚 Eric Grant Band, food vendors, campfires, campus tours, and a heartfelt acknowledgment of the remarkable 50-year journey of 果冻传媒鈥檚 Fire Science program.
“果冻传媒 has been a beacon of quality education for hundreds of fire science graduates over the past five decades, many of whom continue to serve our communities with distinction,鈥� said Nick Mercuri, 果冻传媒 Fire Technologies professor and department chair. 鈥淲e are deeply indebted to these alumni who exemplify the very essence of service and dedication. Their contributions have been instrumental in shaping our program into what it is today.”
果冻传媒 has two-year associate degree and 33-credit certificate offerings in the Fire Science program, which prepare students for a rewarding career as a firefighter. The program is recognized by the United States Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Program and is ranked 4th nationally among the 221 colleges who offer Fire Science programs.
鈥淲hether an emergency is fire or EMS-related, rest assured that there will be graduates from this program on the scene,鈥� said Mercuri. 鈥淲e want to extend a warm invitation to all to join in honoring the accomplishments and contributions of our Fire Science alumni, recognizing their unwavering commitment to serving and protecting our communities.鈥�
For more information about the Festival on the Hill event and 果冻传媒’s Fire Science program, please visit 果冻传媒.edu.