Participants Sought for Citizens Fire Academy

Submission by City of Wheaton

If you ever wondered what the life of a Wheaton firefighter is really like, the Citizens Fire Academy will give you a hands-on learning experience. The Wheaton Fire Department invites Wheaton residents to join the 7-week course from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 27 through Nov. 8 at the Wheaton Fire Station One, 1 Fapp Circle. Covering everything from day-to-day fire station operations to breathing apparatus, vehicle extrication and much more.

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The academy will culminate with an exercise putting out a fire in the Carol Stream burn tower. To take part in the Academy, you must be a Wheaton resident who is at least 18 years old. You should plan to attend all seven weeks of this session, as the information and skills learned will build upon the prior sessions. There is no fee to participate. You do not need to meet a certain level of physical fitness to participate, as instructors will modify activities to meet participants' abilities. The Wheaton Fire Department intends for the Citizens Fire Academy to represent a crossection of the community, including a wide range of ages and abilities. To register online, you can visit the City's website at www.wheaton.il.us or call 630-260-2175 and provide your name and phone number.