Floyd County: FAME Students Learn on Location with Rome Fire Department​

A group of students from the Floyd County College and Career Academy’s Film, Arts, Media, and Entertainment (FAME) pathway stepped out of the classroom last Saturday morning for a visit to Rome Fire Department Station 1.

Alongside their teacher, Rick Williams, students spent the morning filming a mini documentary highlighting the work of local firefighters while also producing content for one of FAME’s popular Instagram series, FAME on Location.

FAME on Location is a lighthearted, comedic show that offers students, and in this case, firefighters, a fun and unique perspective on everyday life, blending humor with behind-the-scenes storytelling.

During the visit, students gained hands-on, real-world experience by setting up professional filming equipment inside the firehouse, conducting on-camera interviews with firefighters, and capturing b-roll footage of daily life at the station.

“I started this project because I wanted to apply the skills I learned in FAME in the real world,” said FAME junior Charlie Cross, who initiated contact with the fire department. “This has opened my horizons to what exactly I can accomplish using filmmaking and communications.”

“The goal of FAME is to create meaningful learning experiences that connect students with the community,” said Rick Williams. “Telling the story of our local firefighters while giving students real production experience is exactly what this program is about.”

The completed mini documentary and FAME on Location content will be shared on FAME platforms, offering the community an inside look at the Rome Fire Department while showcasing student creativity and technical skills.

FAME continues to offer students project-based learning opportunities that prepare them for careers in media, filmmaking, and digital storytelling, while strengthening local partnerships.