Experience what it takes to be a Firefighter!
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CAMARILLO — Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) will resume its very popular free Junior Firefighter Academy this summer for girls and boys ages 13 -16. VCFD will offer three, 5-day sessions taught by VCFD firefighters and feature rigorous hands-on activities, interactive learning and field trips.
The week-long sessions are a great first step toward the VCFD Explorer Program because 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 Dispatch, just to name a few.
Specific topics to be covered will include fire department organization, fire equipment of all types, fire station routine and tour, structure fire and brush fire suppression strategy and tactics, air operations, emergency medical operations, dispatch services and fire prevention activities.
Students will also 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 18 – July 22, 2022
Session 2: July 25 – July 29, 2022
Session 3: August 1 – August 5, 2022
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except for Friday’s session, which is 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
LOCATION: Ventura County Fire Services Regional Training Center – Camarillo Airport 102 Durley Ave, Camarillo, CA. 93010
REGISTRATION: Registration is open April 20th-30th; space is limited to 25 kids per session and will fill up very fast; all others will be added to a wait list. Interested applicants must complete online registration at https://vcfd.org/junior-fire-academy/
Cost: Free