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May 20, 2009

Saving Lives on Study Breaks

Smc F&R group shot A lot of our students talk about wanting a “hands-on” learning experience when they get to college.  Well, it doesn’t get any more hands-on than the Fire and Rescue Squad at St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont.  Since 1969, the student volunteers of St. Michael’s Fire and Rescue have been serving the school and surrounding communities, responding to everything from motor vehicle accidents to structure fires.  And we thought studying for an Anthropology final was tough…

You can learn more about the St. Michael’s Fire and Rescue Squad through their website, or by watching this video featuring actual student volunteers.

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