Pineville High School students took part in Rapides Parish EMS Day on Tuesday, joining a hands-on learning event designed to connect education with emergency response agencies.

The practical, cross-agency program offered students the opportunity to engage directly with Emergency Response Professionals through a series of real-world activities. Students practiced trauma scenarios with Rapides Hospital, competed in CPR races with St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, and participated in turnout gear drills led by the Alpine Fire Department. They also spent time exploring a Blackhawk helicopter and interacting with representatives from Pafford and Acadian Ambulance.

School officials said the event helped build critical skills, teamwork, and awareness of career pathways in emergency services. Pineville High thanked its community partners for providing students with meaningful and impactful learning experiences.