Fire Youth Academy
The Fire Youth Academy is a one-week program designed to show students what we do in the fire service. In this one-week program students aged 15-18 go through a weeklong Academy, based on the actual Fire Academy new hires go through.
During the FYA, students learn skills such as:
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Using Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
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Search and rescue drills
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Use of fire hose lines and extinguishers
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Hands-only CPR
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Students also regularly participate in physical fitness activities and build teamwork and memories for a lifetime!
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Requirements:
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Must be a resident of Kent County
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Must be in good standing at school
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Must be in good physical condition
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Must be 15 to 18 years old
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Fire Youth Academy, which is taking place from June 10-14, 2024. Applications can be emailed to GRFDRecruiter@grcity.us by the deadline on the application date or delivered in person to the GRFD Headquarters Building.
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Youth Fire Academy Application
Questions about the application or requirements to apply? Contact Matt Stevens (mjstevens@grcity.us) or Gavin Floyd (gfloyd@grcity.us).
