South Tucson Fire Department begins new officer training program

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South Tucson Fire Department begins new officer training program

The South Tucson Fire Department is giving part-time firefighters a chance to move up the ranks and improve their skills. Around 40 part-time firefighters serve the 1.2 square-mile city, but only one holds a full-time Fire Captain position.To better prepare crews for emergencies, the department has launched a program to train firefighters as officers, equipping them with state-certified skills and leadership training. Captain Andy Luna says the …