Wayland To Show What It's Like To Be A Firefighter At Citizens Fire Academy

WAYLAND, MA — If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a local firefighter, now is your chance.

The Wayland Fire Department will hold a two-week citizens fire academy to residents beginning in May, offering residents a view on everything from extinguishing fires to responding to car crashes.

Here's more from a town of Wayland news release:

The Wayland Citizens Fire Academy (WCFA) will be held during two consecutive weeks, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the public safety building, 38 Cochituate Road. There will be a total of four sessions beginning on Tuesday, May 9.

The academy will give participants an inside look at a career in firefighting as well as important fire education and prevention lessons.

Training will be presented as though participants are new recruits to the department and will include hands-on training on a variety of skills, including extinguishing "live fires" and extricating victims from a vehicle using hydraulic tools.

The program is designed for adults. Young adults ages 16-17 may enroll if accompanied by a guardian. Preference will be given to Wayland residents and those who work in town, but if space remains available, enrollment will be extended. There is no fee to register.

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 21.

Those who are interested in applying or would like more information should email Todd Winner at twinner@wayland.ma.us with "WCFA" in the subject line.