The Fredericktown Community Fire District, in conjunction with the Fredericktown Firefighters Association is hosting a Citizens Fire Academy on October 14 from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the firehouse. The academy will provide participants with the experience of what it’s like to be a firefighter with both hands-on work and classroom instruction as well.
“This event is one that the department has wanted to do for several years now and been in our vision, but with the pandemic was impossible to make happen,” said FCFD Assistant Chief Jason Bostic. “Many academies and departments across the United States operate such programs from a recruitment or educational standpoint. ”
There are a limited number of student spaces available for this academy that is open for ages 12 and up. Ages 12-15 that wish to attend this academy must have a participating parent or guardian present during the event. Participants will receive lunch, a certificate of participation, and a free t-shirt. Register by September 15th to guarantee a t-shirt from the event.
Some of the training covered throughout the day includes department history, apparatus, equipment, tools, fire extinguishers, fire hose operations, water rescue, fire gear, and we will finish the day with vehicle extrication. Parts of the academy will be instructed by different fire personnel with experience in the field they are speaking on. Members of our fire cadet program will also be participating during the day to assist instruction. A committee of firefighters is responsible for getting this program off the ground and designing it for our fire district.
“Maybe you’re interested in becoming a firefighter or as a youth, being a member of the fire cadet program, then this is the event for you,” said Assistant Chief Bostic. “We are excited to bring this recruitment and educational program to our community to inform others that may have interest.”
For more information you can visit the website at www.fredericktownfire.net or our Facebook page by searching FCFD Station 410. Registration links will be there or you can register by calling the firehouse at 740-694-9701.
The Fredericktown Community Fire District is a combination department of part-time and paid-per-call volunteers that provides fire and rescue services within our 118 square mile district. We operate from two firehouses, one in Fredericktown and the other at the Pike Township House. We have a total of nine apparatus within our fleet of vehicles. The FCFD currently
has 25 members with the majority possessing their Firefighter II certification. In addition to firefighters, we have eight fire cadets that are currently in high school that provide support functions. We have a diverse group of men and women that come from various backgrounds that fill the ranks of our department.
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