The Wilmington Fire Department is hosting one of two sessions on June 10-14.
High school students be able to earn life-saving skills like CPR, first aid, and how to use a fire extinguisher during the experience, as well as experience firsthand what it’s like to be a firefighter by trying on gear, searching for a victim, and taking on a scaled-down version of the firefighter physical agility test.
JFA is free to attend for participants and lunch is provided each day.
“This is a great program for the youth in our community,” said Fire Chief Steve Mason. “It not only teaches them life-long skills but introduces and fosters the idea of a career in the fire service.”
The program is intended to spark an interest in younger people to pursue a career in the fire services that may one day translate into a fire recruit for the Wilmington Fire Department.