Petaluma Fire Department To Host High School Firefighter Career Day

PETALUMA, CA — The Petaluma Fire Department is hosting its first-ever High School Firefighter Career Camp on April 13.

The event at the Petaluma Fire Training Tower at Petaluma Fire Station No. 2, 1001 N. McDowell Blvd., provides hands-on experience and includes demonstrations and a presentation on preparing for a career in the fire service.

The Petaluma Fire Department created the program to increase diversity, encourage a local workforce and support its youth in this potential career path, Assistant Petaluma Fire Chief Chad Costa said in a news release. Because it is the department's first such event, it includes a limited number of high school seniors from public schools.

Schools participating this year include Petaluma High School, Casa Grande High School, San Antonio High School, Sonoma Mountain High School, Valley Oaks High School and Carpe Diem High School.

"Students were selected with the help, support and collaboration of high school teachers and counselors," Costa said. "We hope to expand future programs to include juniors and seniors from all Petaluma area schools."

There is no cost for student participation. T-shirts, personal protective equipment, and
refreshments are being provided through financial donations from Spaulding, McCullough &
Tansil LLP, and Mr. Todd Mendoza.

The Petaluma City Schools Transportation Department is providing transportation.