July 24-27: Citizen Fire Academy

MOORESTOWN NJ – Think you have what it takes to respond to emergency calls, put out fires and save citizens in Moorestown? Now residents can find out by signing up to participate in the Citizen Fire Academy, hosted by Moorestown Fire Department and Lenola Fire Company.

The Citizen Fire Academy will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on July 24 through July 27 at the Moorestown Fire Department, 261 West Main St. Those ages 18 and older interested in participating can apply on the department’s website www.moorestownfirefighter.org. Participation is capped at 15 people.

“Demonstrations include advancing hose lines, raising ladders, vehicle extrication and forcible entry training,” said Lenola Fire Company firefighter James Carruthers. “These are real skills our firefighters practice weekly so we are always ready to answer the call.”

On the first day participants will have an orientation and get a tour of all three fire stations in Moorestown. Other activities throughout the week include learning how the fire department extinguishes different fires, search and rescue operations, and vehicle extrication with hydraulic rescue tools. This event drives home the critical need for volunteer firefighters in the township by allowing residents to get the firefighter experience.

“Many residents in town don’t realize their firefighters are volunteer,” said Fire District Administrator Chris Chesner. “Our volunteers come from all different backgrounds and ages, so we’re excited to extend this opportunity to our residents to see if they have a passion for the fire service.”

For many the citizens fire academy experience is a gateway into pursuing volunteer opportunities within the department. Residents can volunteer as firefighters and fire police.

Those interested in being considered for the citizen’s academy can apply here www.moorestownfirefighter.org/citizens-fire-academy/.