VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - The Valdosta Fire Department is preparing to host its annual Citizens' Fire Academy.
The academy runs on eight consecutive Tuesday nights, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on September 9 and lasting through October 28. Citizens must be at least 18 to enroll, and complete a background check, as well as a waiver.
Valdosta Fire Chief Freddie Broome will ask all participants for their commitments to attend all eight weeks. The program is scheduled as follows:
Week 1: Fire Department Overview
Week 2: Communication
Week 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Self-Containing Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and Search and Rescue
Week 4: Vehicle Extrication
Week 5: Fire Safety and Fire Extinguishers
Week 6: CPR/First Aid
Week 7: Georgia Search and Rescue (GSAR) and Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat)
Week 8: Final Review and Graduation
The inaugural class is limited to 18 participants, and the deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. Click here to download the application.
For more information about the Citizens Fire Academy, call the VFD at (229) 333-1835 or visit the VFD website.
