Utah Fire and Rescue Academy students show off for the ladies.
Provo, Uta.- Friday girlfriends and wives of students at the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) were invited to watch as their husbands and boyfriends demonstrated what they've been up to all semester.
Class begins every morning starting at seven o'clock at the academy, however the students are expected to be there at 6:15 am to prep the fire trucks and clean gear. Last Friday was no exception. The day started as normal at the academy, but around lunch the girlfriends and wives enjoyed BBQ while the boys lit a building on fire and demonstrated their knowledge of putting it out.
The program is set up of six groups called "companies" and there are four men in a company. As students of the program they are expected to display leadership qualities, discipline, and strong work ethic.
The students are tested throughout the semester on their physical fitness, comprehensive knowledge and their academic abilities. Which were displayed on Friday as they tore down walls, broke through doors, and exhibited their knowledge of fires behavior towards different elements.
"Discipline is first and foremost at the academy, along with attention to detail. If you score lower then 80% on 3 tests you're kicked out of the academy." said Owen Beaudry a student attending UFRA.
While the students showed off their skills the instructors hung out with the girls and answered questions. Later the girls were taken on a tour where they were shown the props used in the fire demonstration.
"It was fun because the guys were excited and proud to show us how hard they have been working. We were treated like special guests. I never realized how task oriented it is to put out a fire." Said Emily Jensen UVU student and a girlfriend that attended.
After the completion of this fall semester the students of UFRA, who are also all UVU students, will have completed this program and be qualified firefighter/EMTs.
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