Citizens Fire Academy

Description

Columbia Fire & Rescue's Citizens Fire Academy is free a six-week program that provides adults age 18 and up with the opportunity to learn all about what it takes to be in the fire service. Classes will take place every Monday and every other Saturday April 4th-May 9th, 2022. Under close supervision of CFR personnel, citizens will use the skills and knowledge they will have obtained in the classroom to participate in hands on department activities including, donning and doffing firefighter turnout gear, deploying hoses, placing ladders, and performing search and rescue operations. Participants will get to witness a mock life-saving vehicle extrication, learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher, perform CPR and gain an understanding of basic and advanced life support skills. The Citizens Fire Academy is a great way to learn more about the day to day operations of your local fire department! Participants will receive t-shirts to wear during class while performing hands on activities. At the end of the six-week academy participants and their families will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony where they will be awarded a certificate of completion.