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CAMARILLO — Ventura County Fire Department will accept registrations for our Junior Fire Academy from 9am May 1, 2025 to 5pm May 8, 2025 (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 will be able to register for the program starting on May 1st, 2025 at https://vcfd.org/junior-fire-academy
The week-long sessions are a great first step toward the VCFD Fire Explorer Program. Participants will learn what it takes to be a firefighter and be introduced to other fire safety careers such as a paramedic, fire inspector, fire prevention officer and dispatcher.
Students will learn about fire behavior, personal protective equipment, fire hose, tools, and participate in learning hands-only CPR and basic first aid. The Junior Fire Academy will conclude with a graduation ceremony and family BBQ lunch each Friday.
DATES: Session 1: July 14 – July 18, 2025
Session 2: July 21 – July 25, 2025
Session 3: July 28 – August 1, 2025
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: VCFD Regional Training Center – Camarillo Airport
102 Durley Ave, Camarillo, CA. 93010
For questions, please e-mail JFA@ventura.org