The Forsyth County Fire Department is once again inviting Forsyth County youth interested in learning what it takes to be a firefighter to sign up for a free week-long summer camp program.
The Junior Fire Academy, which is for students entering seventh and eighth grade in August 2015, will be held Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10.
In addition to the week-long program, the Fire Department is also welcoming returning candidates who have participated in a previous camp with the department to take part in a special two-day Junior Fire Academy on Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1.
Both camp programs are offered free of charge.
Those attending the Junior Fire Academy will have the opportunity to experience the different aspects of being a career firefighter. From firefighting to CPR, the campers will have an unforgettable educational experience.
“The Forsyth County Fire Department prides itself on being actively involved in our community, and in engaging our community’s youth through our educational and outreach programs,” said Fire Chief Danny Bowman. “The Junior Fire Academy program continues to be an outstanding way for students to learn what it is like to be a firefighter, and about the many services our firefighters provide to this county every day.”
The Junior Fire Academy programs for both new and returning candidates will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fire Department Headquarters at the Forsyth County Public Safety Complex on Settingdown Road. Campers may be dropped off at the camp location after 8 a.m. and must be picked up by 4 p.m.
Those interested in attending either Junior Fire Academy must submit a completed application by May 20. The application packet is available on the Fire Department page on the Forsyth County Web site at www.forsythco.com. Space for the programs is limited.
For more information on Junior Fire Academy, call Fire Department Headquarters at 770.781.2180 ext. 0.
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