Urbandale Fire Department Will Teach Kids About Fire, EMS: Download Registration Form

The Urbandale Fire Department is offering Kids Fire Academy June 3-5, according to a news release.

Participants of this academy will learn about the history of the fire service and emergency medical services (EMS) and the roles that firefighter/EMTs serve in the community today.

Topics that will be covered include: fire prevention, first aid, firefighting and rescue, daily duties of Firefighter/EMTs, 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.

Participants must be  between 8-15 years old. The $25 registration fee includes a Fire Academy T-shirt and lunch with Urbandale firefighters on the last day.

To register, download the attached form or contact the Urbandale Fire Department at  (515) 278-3970 to register.

Also, there are still several sessions remaining in the Citizens Fire Academy, which concludes May 18 with graduation ceremonies and a barbecue, beginning at 11 a.m. at Urbandale Fire Station 42, 3927 121st Street.

Upcoming sessions:

April 25: Introduction to EMS with paramedic Julie Stuckle.

May 2: Introduction to technical rescue with Lt. St Wilson and Lt. Dan Birkett

May 9: Fire prevention initiatives with Fire Marshal Jon Rech and Assistant Chief Mike Cardwell.

The sessions are held from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday nights. at Station No. 24.

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