A Seat at the Table with Chancellor Flores: Shaping San Antonio’s First Responders at SAC

01/05/2025 25 min

Listen "A Seat at the Table with Chancellor Flores: Shaping San Antonio’s First Responders at SAC"

Episode Synopsis

In our newest episode of A Seat at the Table, Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores explores the vital work of the First Responders Academy at San Antonio College – a program that trains more than 500 graduates annually for careers in law enforcement, fire science, correctional science, and emergency medical services.This episode features a conversation with:Zaida Huerta, a First Responders Academy cadetChief Manuel Casarez of the Boerne Fire DepartmentChief John Jahanara of the Balcones Heights Police DepartmentTogether, they discuss what it takes to serve on the front lines and how the Alamo Colleges District is shaping the next generation of first responders through hands-on training, industry-aligned curriculum, and strong public safety partnerships.Want to learn more about San Antonio College’s First Responders Academy? Learn more here.

More episodes of the podcast A Seat at the Table with Chancellor Flores