WE INVITE YOU TO GET TO KNOW YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT! If you would like to learn more about... •What happens when you dial 911 •What it takes to become a firefighter •Differences between an EMT and a Paramedic •Why a fire truck accompanies an ambulance •Advanced Life Support •How Ocean Rescue saves lives Experience Firsthand... •A live fire demonstration •The wind from a landing EMS helicopter •A ride onboard a fire truck •The 911 call center in action •The emergency operations center •Live reenactments of medical emergencies •The jaws of life in action We would like to personally invite you to attend our Citizen Fire Academy (CFA). The CFA is an exciting program designed to give you an up-close, detailed and interactive look at your fire department. You will learn about every aspect of f...ire rescue – budgeting, training, 911-dispatch, aero-medical, special operations, emergency medical service, fire suppression and more. ACADEMY INFORMATION The Citizen Fire Academy is a seven-week behind the scenes interactive program to learn what your Fire Rescue Department does. You will meet with personnel, see appartus, participate in live demonstrations and much more! We meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM. Each session will last from one to two hours depending on the subject. Week One - Meet the Fire Rescue Chief & staff - Department overview - Tour of the emergency operations and 911-call centers Week Two - Hazardous Materials Team - Special Operations Team - Fleet Services/Logistics Week Three - Reserve and Explorer programs - Fire Prevention - Live fire demonstration Week Four - Fire Station tour - Vehicle extrication demonstration Week Five - Ocean Rescue Week Six - Advanced Life Support (EMS) Week Seven - Recap & Graduation! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Will I learn how to become a firefighter? A. No – this program is designed to explain all aspects of Martin County’s award winning Fire Rescue department, not actually teach firefighting skills. Q. Will there be any physically demanding activities during the academy? A. No – During the course students will have the opportunity to put on firefighting gear and other similar activities but they are strictly optional. Q. Who will teach the classes? A. During your 7 weeks with us you will interact with many members of the department. All of the classes are taught by Fire Rescue personnel. Q. Is there a cost to the program? A. The program is absolutely free to the student. In addition there is no cost to the taxpayer because the program utilizes on duty crewmembers as well as off duty personnel who volunteer their time to teach. Q. Will I have fun? A. YES!!! And you will learn a lot too. Register today!! To register for the next academy class please click on the link above or contact Margy Mills, Executive Aide at [email protected] or (772) 288-5710.
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