March 24, 1982

CGMS students become fire department cadets

       Do you enjoy watching “Code Red” and “Emergency” on television? Several Center Grove Middle School students have stopped watching and started doing. Kerry Bancroft, Noel Poindexter, and Tim Burgess, eighth grade students at CGMS, are Cadets at the White River Township Volunteer Fire Department. These cadets have volunteered their time and work evenings until 9 p.m. Their job includes assisting on large fires, and administering first aid. The boys feel that to be successful cadet, the responsibilities are to show up on time, to know what to do and to know when to do it. Tim, Kerry, and Noel, agree that they like being Cadets because they enjoy helping people. “I enjoy doing this because I’m doing something to serve the community,” explained Kerry. The program has helped the boys make decisions about their future. “ I hope to become a part-time E.M.T. or paramedic, but I wouldn’t want to do it for a living,” said Tim. Noel feels that becoming a cadet he has gained the valuable experience of fighting fires and using first aid techniques. By setting an example, Noel, Tim, and Kerry hope others get will get enthused and join such programs. If you are interested in becoming a cadet and would like more information, talk to a cadet or call the White River Township Volunteer Fire Department.  (Reprinted with permission from the Southside Challenger)
 
 
 

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