Senior High School student Alejandra Alvarado has achieved certification as a New York State emergency medical technician/certified first responder. EMTs are first responders in the event of medical emergencies.  Alejandra has been a volunteer junior firefighter with the West Babylon Fire Department and has been an officer for the last two years. The primary function of a junior firefighter is to train with experienced firefighters and to assist at fire scenes within their response area. She is pictured with Dr. Stephanie Thomas, Senior High School school counselor (left) and Senior High School Principal Dr. Ellice Vassallo.