Rural County Program Preps Students for First Responder Careers

National Association of Counties County News

Mar 19, 2026

Describes a public safety career program in a Florida high school introducing students to jobs that address the county's fire rescue, dispatch, and law enforcement workforce shortages. Notes the importance of relationship building in rural communities to identify and address community needs.

Criminal justice system · Emergency medical technicians and paramedics · Networking and collaboration · Schools · Florida