July 24, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2017-14)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
R. Steve Huffman
Public Information Officer
(251) 208-7163/Cell: (251) 605-0984
E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org
MOBILE FIRE-RESCUE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO CITIZENS’ ACADEMY
Applications for Mobile Fire-Rescue’s next Citizens Academy class, which is scheduled to begin on August 21, are now being accepted. The program will provide participants with an overview of the major divisions within the department as well as a general overview of firefighting and emergency medical services and provide hands-on experiences. The class is free and open to anyone 18 years and older.
Participants will meet Monday evenings for ten weeks from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Fire Training Academy; 860 Owens St. across from the City of Mobile Animal Shelter or other designated area.
Experienced fire and emergency medical personnel, all within the ranks of the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, will teach the Citizens Academy curriculum. Participants will also experience firsthand what firefighters and firemedics do during a tour of duty.
This is not a job offer; this is for ordinary citizens who want to learn more about the fire-rescue service.
Activities will include a ride-along with firefighters/firemedics, instruction and certification in C.P.R., a visit to the 911 Communications Center, a tour of the harbor on board the fireboat Phoenix, rappelling from the 4-story drill tower, hands on vehicle extrication and firefighting demonstration.
For interested persons, please visit cityofmobile.org/fire and click on the Citizens Academy link to find and complete an application. Once completed it can be mailed (701 St. Francis Street 36602), emailed (huffman@cityofmobile.org) or faxed (251-208-5813). Applications can also be found at Central Fire Station at Springhill Avenue/Washington Avenue across from Moe’s BBQ. Early application is encouraged since class size is limited.
For more information call the Media Relations Office at 251-208-7163.
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