Firefighters become first responders

Firefighters from Paces Point, StillWaters, Reeltown and Union volunteer fire departments received certification Tuesday night for completing a first responder class hosted by the Union Fire Department. | Submitted

Sixteen local volunteer firefighters were certified as emergency medical responders Tuesday.

Firefighters from Paces Point, StillWaters, Reeltown and Union volunteer fire departments attended first response class hosted by Union Fire Department from 6 to 10 p.m. two nights a week for the past six weeks to complete the course.