“We hope to keep the participants engaged and active by providing lots of hands-on opportunities to learn about the department,” West Carrollton Fire Chief Chris Barnett said in statement.
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The academy will cover a variety of topics ranging from fire extinguisher training, to auto extrication and medic transportation, according to the city.
Participants will also spend time at fire stations riding with the fire department to emergency calls and learning about fire investigations.
Other topics will include an overview of the department’s financial budget and organizational structure, hose and ladder deployment, medic equipment and fire tools, and fire prevention programs.
The academy – now in its second year - will start April 9 and run through May 7 on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Fire Station 56, 125 W. Central Ave., according to the city.
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The class will be limited to 12 participants who are at least 18 years old. All participants will receive CPR certification, as well as a shirt, and be recognized at a city council meeting in May.
Those interested should apply at www.westcarrollton.org/citizens-fire-academy/ by March 29. For more information, call the West Carrollton Fire Department at (937) 847-4645.
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