BY CAMILLA JOYE, CHS JUNIOR In the crowded halls of Clover High School, where most students are either hitting the books or juggling extracurricular activities, there's a select group who stand out: the Fire Combat Challenge Team. Members of the FCCT include Cameron Burrell (captain), Skylan Wilson (captain), Amara Richards (captain), Nathan Dickerson, Kinon Briggs, Robert Kazanecki, Ryan Smith, Ryan Babel, Dominic Martinez, and Lacie Binder. The team recently had a competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Team 1 placed first in Knot Tying, third in Hydrant Hook-up, and Team 2 placed first in Hydrant Hook-up. One member that stood out was Lacie Binder in the Individual Rapid Dress competition. Over two hundred young men and women competed for this one honor and Lacie brought it home with a time of 31 seconds! This is the second year in a row Clover has won this event. The FCCT doesn’t just focus on firefighting; it also molds its members into exceptional students who are disciplined and dedicated to upholding excellence. The FCCT would not be possible without Clover High School’s outstanding CTE courses. These can include engineering classes, building construction classes, marketing classes, and much more. These classes, along with the fire education classes, are known as “Career-Ready Classes” and help prepare students to enter the workforce after high school. The FCCT provides a way for students who are interested in having a career in the firefighting field to gain practical experience and compete to show off their skills in real-world scenarios. These kinds of competitions not only allow students to test their abilities but also provide valuable networking opportunities and exposure to the firefighting community. Participating in these events also can help students build confidence and gain valuable insight into the challenges they may see in the future. The FCCT plays a crucial role in preparing the next generation of firefighters and ensuring they have the skills and experience needed to excel when they enter the workforce and begin their careers.
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