The 2010 Citizens Fire Academy begins
September 14, 2010!

Applications are available for download here

The Gurnee Fire Department Citizen Fire Academy includes hands-on experience with: fire hose, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), ropes & knots, CPR and fire extinguishers. The academy also has tours of communications, fire apparatus and an ambulance. Each participant who completes the class will be scheduled for a ride-along to experience first hand what a firefighter's day consists of and what it's like to ride on an emergency response. Each participant will receive a personalized notebook for class notes & certificate.

• Why do so many fire trucks go to a call?
• Does the ambulance always use lights and siren when transporting someone to the hospital?
• How does my fire department stay prepared to handle emergencies?
• What do the firefighters do all day?
• How does the fire department help keep my insurance rate low?
• Why does a fire truck go to a car accident?
• What kind of training does it take to become a firefighter?

The Gurnee Fire Department Citizen Fire Academy was established to answer questions like these and more. One night a week for twelve weeks, we will teach you how your firefighters do their jobs. For the first time, citizens will be able to gain classroom and hands-on experience to help them understand what being a firefighter is about.

What Topics Are Covered?

Eligible participants will receive training in the following:

• History & Organization of the Fire Service
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Behavior
• Fire Extinguishers
• Hose, Ladders, Tools & Protective Equipment
• Fire Prevention & Investigation
• Communications
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Search & Rescue
• Special Teams
• Incident Command

Who can participate?

Registrants must be at least 21 years of age and live or own a business in the Village of Gurnee or the Warren Waukegan Fire District.

Instruction is 3 hours long and begins at 7 p.m. Classes are held at both Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 2.

How do I become a part of the Gurnee Fire Department's Citizen Fire Academy?

Applications are available for download here.

For more information, contact:

Gurnee Fire Department
(847) 599-6600
Monday - Friday (between 8 a.m. & 4 p.m.)