Pasco-Hernando State College is hosting a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of its new fire training tower on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9 a.m. at PHSC’s East Campus in Dade City, 36727 Blanton Road.
The opening celebration will include a presentation of the fire tower in action, followed by a reception. The state-of-the-art facility includes a fire tower training complex that simulates a real-life building fire for training purposes.
“PHSC strives to stay on the cutting edge, in terms of the preparation we provide our students. This fire training tower means that the students who go through our fire science program will emerge better prepared for the realities they will face in their work. In addition to serving our students, this facility will allow us to provide ongoing training for professionals from across the state.” said PHSC President, Jesse Pisors, Ed.D.
The state-of-the-art facility is a new pre-engineered fire training tower developed and constructed by Skanska, an internationally renowned leading construction and development company. The training tower is 4,280 square feet, 50 feet in height and spans five stories. The facility additionally includes burn prop stations for training, two classrooms, pre-engineered covered parking and two 40-foot storage containers for training equipment all spanning over a four-acre site. This $4.9 million project is set to not only be a resource for students in training, but also for local and state fire departments.
“We are immensely proud to partner with Pasco-Hernando State College to celebrate the completion of the first phase of the new fire academy and fire training tower. The state-of-the-art facility will provide our current and future first responders with unparalleled training opportunities, ensuring they are well-prepared to protect our communities” said Daniel Abou-Jaoude, vice president – account manager, Skanska.
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