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Students Build Skills on Wildfire Frontlines | Missoula News
Students from Trapper Creek Job Corps are tackling wildfires in the Bitterroot while gaining real-world trade skills — turning fire lines into classrooms. Since 1966, this program has built character and careers by immersing young people in hands-on firefighting. One electrical major shares his team’s work at a fire camp, while a masonry student from Colorado, inspired by family, sees wildland firefighting as key to his future Army career. This rugged training isn’t just about survival — it’s about shaping resilient, skilled professionals ready for any challenge. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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