Citizens Academy Fall Program 2023
The Citizens Academy will be held at the following dates and times in the fall:
- Tuesdays on Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Nov. 7 from 2-5 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon
- Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon
For more information or to register, call 804-748-1426.
The Citizens Academy in Chesterfield County gives students a unique insight into what it is like to be a firefighter. Academy details include:
- Adults aged 18 years or older are allowed
- Each session will provide participants with information about fire department operations and how they can become citizen firefighters
- The program is offered twice a year (Spring and Fall)
- Space is limited to 30 participants
Sessions include the following:
- Budget Presentation
- EMS Operations and Hands-Only CPR Training
- Fire Marshal demonstration including K9
- History of the Fire Service and Fire Prevention
- Offsite tours (fire station, Emergency Communication Center, Enon Training Center, Heavy Maintenance Shop and resource management)
- Special Operations, Including Dive and Technical Rescue
For more information or to register, call 804-748-1426.