FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department will host its annual junior fire academy from June 17-21 for incoming seventh and eighth graders.
The camp will offer education and experience in firefighting, with other areas of study including EMS and search and rescue practices.
The program will be held at the Fire Department headquarters at 3520 Settingdown Road from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants must be picked up by 4 p.m.
“The junior fire academy creates a level of excitement and activity that echoes the life of a true firefighter,” County Fire Chief Barry Head said. “Students have the opportunity to learn lessons about teamwork, responsibility and leadership that will take them far beyond this camp.”
Space is limited. Interested students must apply by April 26.
The application can be found at forsythco.com on the Fire Department page and must be submitted by email, mail, fax or dropped off at the Fire Department headquarters.
— Shelby Israel
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