Crime & Safety
Skokie's Citizens Fire Academy Begins in September
Three-hour classes will run weekly through November.
The 2015 edition of the Citizens Fire Academy hosted by the Skokie Fire Department will begin on Wednesday, September 2 with weekly classes being held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. until November 4 at Skokie Fire Station 17, 8157 Central Park Avenue.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age to participate and either live or work in Skokie. Topics of the class include fire prevention/education, CPR, fire tactics, emergency medical services, specialty teams and fire suppression.
Contact the Skokie Fire Prevention Bureau for an application at 847-982-5340. They are due by August 24.
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