The Forsyth County Fire Department will offer a free summer camp program that will give students the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a firefighter.
The Junior Fire Academy, for rising Forsyth County seventh and eighth graders, will be held on Monday, June 28 though Friday, July 2. According to a release from the county, the camp provides education and experiences surrounding the job of a firefighter. The students will learn about firefighting, search-and-rescue practices, EMS and more.
“The Junior Fire Academy is something that the entire fire department looks forward to each year,” said Fire Chief Barry Head. “Along with getting to see what a week in the life of a firefighter is like, students will have the opportunity to learn lessons about teamwork, responsibility and general best safety practices.”
The daytime summer camp will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fire Department Headquarters at the Forsyth County Public Safety Complex.
Those interested in attending the Junior Fire Academy must submit a completed application by Friday, June 4. Space is limited.
For more information, call the Forsyth County Fire Department Education Division at (678) 455-8072 or email Fire Prevention Training Officer Erin Long at [email protected].
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