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CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Fire Department will accept registrations for its Junior Fire Academy from 9am May 1, 2024 to 5pm May 8, 2024 (or earlier if all spots are filled).
The department will offer three, five-day sessions for girls and boys ages 13 to 15. Sessions are taught by firefighters and include hands-on activities, interactive learning and field trips. Each session is limited to 30 spaces, which will be filled on a first-come, first served basis. Applicants must sign up online at https://vcfd.org/junior-fire-academy/ starting May 1, 2024.
The week-long sessions are a great first step toward the VCFD Explorer Program. Participants will learn what it takes to be a fire firefighter and be introduced to other fire safety careers such as paramedic, fire inspector, fire prevention officer and dispatcher.
Students will learn about personal protective gear, tools, hoses, fire behavior, hands-only CPR, and basic first aid. The academy will conclude with a graduation ceremony and family BBQ lunch each Friday.
DATES: Session 1: July 8 – July 12, 2024
Session 2: July 15 – July 19, 2024
Session 3: July 22 – July 26, 2024
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except for Friday’s session, which will end at 1:00 p.m.)
Cost: FREE
LOCATION: Ventura County Fire Services Regional Training Center – Camarillo Airport
102 Durley Ave, Camarillo, Ca. 93010
For questions, please e-mail JFA@ventura.org.