• U.S. Coast Guard visits PPHS First Responders
    October 2009
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    The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station C1 pays a visit to PPHS
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    Mr. Johnston welcomes USCG Captain Todd A. Sckalzuk

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    Mr. Johnston greets the FR students and introduces our guest
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    A word about the partnership between the U.S. Coast Guard and the First Responders program from Capt. Sckalzuk

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    First year FR students
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    A partnership is formed

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    A proud moment for the First Responders program
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    Teams of students are permitted to tour the helicopter- Lt. Janie Menze leads the way

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    Students were briefed on helicopter safety
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    Meet and greet

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    FR students eagerly await their turn
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    Inside the cargo hold

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    Plenty of room for the FR students
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    The students enjoyed sitting in the pilot's seat

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    Future First Responder
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    Even Ms. Wassermann enjoys the tour

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    Imagine the possibilities!
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    Proud to be a First Responder

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    Testing the rescue basket
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    Further explanation from a member of the Coast Guard

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    Another team checks out the cargo area
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    Detailed tutorials of the helicopter's special equipment

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    Thank you, U.S. Coast Guard!
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    Attentive and interested students - they really enjoyed the visit