2024 Westlake Fire Department Junior Fire Academy Registration Now Open
Local youth are invited to experience the excitement of firefighting firsthand at the 2024 Westlake Fire Department Junior Fire Academy!
This 5-day camp, conducted by the Westlake Fire Department and community agencies, offers children aged 12 to 15 an immersive learning experience in firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS). The academy focuses on instilling teamwork, responsibility, and leadership skills while engaging participants in thrilling hands-on activities. From touring the fire station and apparatus to mastering fire extinguisher techniques, learning CPR, and participating in mock search and rescue drills, children will gain valuable insights into the world of firefighting.
Local youth participating in last year's installment of the Westlake Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. (Source: Westlake FD)The academy runs from July 22nd to July 26th, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Westlake Fire Department, located at 19636 Saums Rd, Houston, TX 77084. The cost of enrollment is $90, which includes lunch, snacks, two academy t-shirts, shorts, and take-home items from each day. Priority access is given to children residing within the Westlake service district, your local fire department.
For registration and payment details, click here. Have questions? Contact Captain Joe Driver at joe.driver@westlakevfd.com or 940-399-9368.
Don't miss this opportunity for your child to explore the exciting world of firefighting and EMS at the Westlake Fire Department Junior Fire Academy.
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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