Morningside High School

The Future Firefighter Program

What is the Future Firefighter Program? 

It is a program designed for high school students to prepare them for a career in the fire service and other professions where discipline and a good attitude are required. There are currently over 20 students involved in the program that is sponsored by the African American Firefighters Museum. This is open to all high school students in the great Inglewood Community that are in pursuit of a career in the public safety field. Captain Brent Burton and his F.I.R.E team (Firefighters Instilling Responsibility through Education) of the Los Angeles County Fire Department Recruitment Unit conduct weekly 60-90 minute training sessions after school, on the campus of Morningside High School for all students interested in grades 9-12.

What is the purpose of the program?

The purpose is to stimulate and motivate our Morningside High School students into realizing that they are very valuable to the future of our community. Students that are interested in a career in the “Fire Service”, which includes the Paramedic and EMT field (Emergency Medical Technician), are invited to participate. Today’s students are tomorrow’s professionals, business and community leaders!

What can one expect from this program?

Students can expect that once a week, caring professional men and women will be on hand to assist students with information regarding the career of being a firefighter but also the mentorship to guide these young students towards maturity, care for their community, and the well fare of themselves as well as others.  Students can expect that much is required from the program and participation is a must.  Topics covered in sessions are as follows:

• Written Exam & Oral Interview Preparation
• Basic First Aid
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Fire Inspection Practices
• Home Safety Inspections
• Fire Behavior
• Leadership
• Teen Driver Safety
• Domestic Violence Prevention
• Fire Service History
• Law Enforcement Encounters
• Critical Thinking Skill Development

Who are the instructors?

The instructors are firefighters from the greater Los Angeles area.  They are adults that care about the future of all students.  Some of the instructors or guest presenters are alumni of Morningside High School that want to give back to their alma mater. The instructors are people that want to see the students of Morningside High School excel in all of their future endeavors.