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2025-11-17T10:38:52-05:00 2025-12-01T10:38:52-05:00 https://www.tcpublicsafetytraining.com/news/detail/id/9 Today we had the Guardian Angel Team visit the Public Safety Education Campus at Indian River State College, giving students and faculty an inside look at one of Florida’s newest school-safety technologies. The team showcased the Guardian Angel Drone Program, an initiative designed to support emergency response by providing real-time audio and video to law enforcement while helping deter potential threats during crisis situations. During the visit, students from IRSC’s public safety and criminal justice programs were able to see the drone system in action and learn how emerging technology is shaping modern safety operations. Faculty and program leaders discussed how tools like the Guardian Angel system may influence future training and careers in public safety. The statewide program, recently launched in Broward, Leon, and Volusia counties, aims to expand the resources available to schools and first responders. More information about the initiative is available through the Florida Department of Education. Learn more about Florida’s Guardian Angel Drone Pilot Program

2025-11-13T10:38:22-05:00 2025-12-01T10:38:22-05:00 https://www.tcpublicsafetytraining.com/news/detail/id/10 The Indian River State College Fire Academy honored its newest class of firefighter recruits this week during a ceremony filled with tradition, pride, and reflection at the Public Safety Education Campus. The event opened with a lively procession of bagpipes and drums led by the Fire Service Honor Guard who marched the colors to the stage, setting a formal tone as family members, friends, faculty, and first responders gathered to celebrate the recruits’ achievement. Fire Academy Department Chair Mark Shaw welcomed attendees and recognized the hard work and determination that carried the class to graduation. Louis Caprino, Dean of Treasure Coast Public Safety Education, delivered the keynote address. He spoke of the essential role firefighters play in protecting the community and emphasized the importance of teamwork and trust, qualities the graduates developed throughout their rigorous training. Caprino also introduced the Glenn Burkett Scholarship which was delivered to a student that went above and beyond in showcasing a firefighter's moral code. Instructors and fire service professionals offered remarks throughout the ceremony, reflecting on the class’s growth and commending the recruits for their resilience and commitment. Graduate Zachary Altamuro delivered the Firefighter’s Prayer and shared a message of gratitude on behalf of his classmates. As part of the program, graduates received traditional firefighter challenge coins, a symbolic gesture recognizing their entry into the profession and the shared bond they now carry forward. Each recruit was then called individually to the stage to receive a diploma marking the completion of their Firefighter I and II training. The ceremony concluded with a student-produced video highlighting the class’s journey, from early drills to advanced live-fire exercises, capturing the teamwork and determination that defined their time in the academy. With their training complete, the graduates will now move forward into fire departments across the region, ready to serve their communities and uphold the values of the fire service.

2024-10-25T10:37:41-04:00 2025-12-01T10:37:41-05:00 https://www.tcpublicsafetytraining.com/news/detail/id/13 St. Lucie County can now boast a world champion among its ranks, Brian Riebe of the St. Lucie County Fire District has won the 2024 title in the prestigious World Firefighter Combat Challenge, earning top honors in the Overall Male category and making history for his community.   Held annually, the World Firefighter Combat Challenge pushes firefighters to their limits with a series of grueling, realistic tasks, from stair climbs and hose maneuvers to forcible entry, hose drags, water-target hits, and simulated rescues, all completed in full bunker gear and breathing apparatus. Competitors race against the clock, their gear, and each other. Riebe’s win, along with a record-setting run, demonstrates not only exceptional athleticism but also elite-level firefighting skill under pressure. His achievement puts St. Lucie County on the global map and brings pride to colleagues, friends, and residents alike, Riebe brings home the world champion trophy, a solid wooden base topped with a bronze-style firefighter figure mid-stride, a symbol of his unmatched speed, strength, and determination on the course. Riebe, along with other competitors from St. Lucie County, are proud IRSC Fire Academy graduates, and he hasn’t shied away from saying their success on the world stage is built on the foundation laid at the college. He credited the Fire Academy’s rigorous curriculum, hands-on training exercises at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, and realistic, scenario-based drills as instrumental to performing under pressure in the Challenge. At a celebration held after the win, fellow firefighters from St. Lucie County, along with supporters from the local community and training partners at Indian River State College, hailed Riebe’s victory as an inspiring example of commitment and excellence. Many noted how his success reflects the same dedication they see daily in firefighters protecting neighborhoods across the county. Looking ahead, Brian Riebe’s championship serves as a rallying point for young recruits and seasoned firefighters alike, a reminder that courage, endurance, and teamwork can lead to world-class achievement even in the toughest of fields.