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WVU Extension’s junior firefighter camp receives national award for efforts to engage next generation of first responders
With recruitment and retention of firefighters at an all-time low nationwide, West Virginia University is working to change that narrative by providing educational opportunities for first responders, including the next generation of firefighters.
In recognition of these efforts, the WVU Extension Fire Service program recently received the Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award from the National Volunteer Fire Council. The award, sponsored by California Casualty, honors a junior firefighter program or Explorer Post that has demonstrated significant community impact, innovation and creativity.
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WVU Extension Safety and Health receives grant to provide free training to oil and gas workers
The West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension has been awarded an Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training grant to provide free hazardous energy (lockout tagout) training to oil and gas workers in the Appalachian Basin region. These grants are an effective tool for connecting organizations with training resources and educate hard-to-reach workers in high-hazard industries.
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