By Ventura Breeze Staff –
Ventura County Fire Department will accept registrations for its Junior Fire Academy from 9 am May 1 to 5 pm May 8 (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 1 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. For questions, e-mail JFA@ventura.org.
DATES:
Session 1: July 14 – July 18
Session 2: July 21 – July 25
Session 3: July 28 – August 1
TIME: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (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.
