Columbia County senior balances school and firefighting career

EVANS, Ga (WJBF)- The Columbia County School District continues graduation ceremonies Thursday and Friday. An Evans senior participated in her high school district’s career pathway program and jump started her career.

18-year-old Aireona Tysdal managed to balance school, training, and the start of a new career all before her final walk across the stage. Tysdal is following in her father and older brother’s footsteps to become a Columbia County firefighter.

Working in a male dominated field isn’t a hardship for Tysdal, she mentioned how everyone is just like family…

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