Urbandale Fire Department's
Kid's Academy

This years Kid's Academy is to be held June 14-16 2010
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The Urbandale Fire Department hosts an annual "Kid's Academy" for youngsters between the ages of 8 and 13 years old.  During this 3 day academy participants learn the history of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services.  Through this they will come to understand the important roles that the FireFighter/EMT plays in serving today's community.

Topics that are covered include: fire prevention, first aid, fire fighting and rescue, daily station duties, and requirements to become a Firefighter/EMT.  The last day of the academy will include several "hands on" activities utilizing a variety of equipment the Urbandale Fire Department uses.

Requirements to participate:

• Be between 8 and 13 years old.
• Live and/or go to school in Urbandale.

Cost:  $25.00 (includes a Fire Academy T-shirt and lunch with the Firefighters on the last day)