07/December/2018 – SCFA Firefighter Graduation

Firefighter II Justin Parker graduated from the South Carolina Fire Academy’s Recruit School Friday afternoon 07-December. Parker has served in Fire-Rescue as an Explorer until his graduation from Colleton County High School earlier this year. He was one of sixteen participants who completed the eight week training course in Columbia. The course exceeds the NFPA Firefighter II curriculum and participants are certified as Medical First Responders, Basic Firefighter, FLAG, HazMat Ops, IFSAC Firefighter I and II and Auto Extrication. The Denny Auditorium was packed with family members and dignitaries. Parker’s parents attended. He hopes to pursue a career in the fire service.

Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Scott Feather and Chief McRoy also attended.