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OKC Fire Department Taking Applications For The Citizens Academy

From:www.okc-cityhall.org NEWS

The Oklahoma City Fire Department is accepting applications for our eighth Citizens Academy. It begins Thursday, September 4, 2003 and concludes on Thursday, October 23, 2003. Classes meet eight consecutive Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The eight-week program gives citizens an inside view of the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

The Academy offers an overview of the different services the department provides to citizens including:

fire suppression
emergency medical services
special rescue operations
hazardous materials incident response
training
fire code enforcement
fire cause determination
public safety education
The class also covers the department's support work sections including the dispatch center, maintenance services, critical incident stress management program and human resources. During the Academy, participants will experience several hands-on fire fighting techniques including handling a fire hose, using a fire extinguisher, and riding along with firefighters on actual emergency calls.

Classes are limited in size, so sign up early!

The Citizens Academy is an exciting chance for Oklahoma City residents to experience the Oklahoma City Fire Department. If you would like more information and an application, please call the Oklahoma City Fire Department at 297-3314.

The Citizens Academy is not an avenue for Fire Department employment. But if you're interested in a career with us, check here.

www.okc-cityhall.org

City of Oklahoma City