Registration Opens For Johns Creek Citizens Fire Academy

JOHNS CREEK, GA — Residents will soon have a chance to get an inside look at how the Johns Creek Fire Department operates when it hosts the next Citizens Fire Academy.

The upcoming class begins Feb. 5, 2019, and during the course, participants will learn about Fire Department operations, fire tactics and strategies, and aspects of fire prevention and investigation techniques.

The academy meets for 10 classes: Feb. 5, 19, 26; March 2, 12, 23, 26; April 13 and 26. The classes include instruction (equipment, fire prevention); demonstrations (CPR, investigation techniques); and practical exercises (fire ground training, emergency medical exercises).

The Tuesday evening classes are held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the Saturday morning classes are held from 9 a.m. to noon. Most classes will be held at Station 62, 10925 Rogers Circle unless otherwise stated. If interested, please submit an online application or pick one up at JCFD Headquarters, 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road Suite 190 in Johns Creek. The application deadline is Jan. 15, 2019.

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