Junior Mackenzie Azzara is an Explorer Lieutenant in the MMR Hose Co. Post 343 - a young adult fire academy hosted by the Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester Fire & Rescue Departments to prepare students for a career in fire safety services or EMS. Mackenzie oversees a company of 5 to 6 other students to train for the Massachusetts Fire Academy, all while staying committed to her academics and role on the Stang Field Hockey team.
She shared that she joined the training because she’s “interested in helping the community” and wants to make it a safer place. Her future plans for life after Stang are undecided, but she is interested in a military career in fire service, with an end goal of being a firefighter.
Well done, Mackenzie - we love watching you thrive!