Junior Firefighter Academy Kicks Off In Frankfort

FRANKFORT, IL — The Frankfort Fire Protection District will hold a Junior Firefighter Academy for kids ages 5-10, featuring giveaways, activities, a hose challenge, truck tours and more.

Kids can attend one day of the academy, on July 28, 29 or 30, according to the fire district. Academy will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Station 71, 333 W. Nebraska St. It is $20 per child.

Fire Chief Paul Kinsella said this isn't the first year the Fire District has offered the kids academy, but it's the first time in about 10-12 years.

"Just wanted to bring it back and engage the community," he said.

Fire Marshal Zach Pavesich said the program is "designed to give kids a fun, hands-on introduction to the fire service while teaching important fire and life safety skills."

Kids will get a look at fire equipment, participate in a touch-a-truck, tour the fire safety house, learn basic fire safety and meet some Frankfort firefighters.

"Our goal is to provide an engaging educational experience that promotes fire safety, teamwork, and community involvement while giving kids a glimpse into what firefighters do every day," Pavesich said. "We hope this becomes an annual event for the Frankfort Fire Protection District."

Contact firefighter Zach to register at fireprevention@frankfortfire.org.