The Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire company has created a 7-week Citizens Fire Academy to educate and inform residents and business owners about fire company operations and services. During the academy, students will participate in real-life, hands-on activities.
While working in turnout gear, students will learn about topics such as hose line operations, cutting apart a vehicle with the Jaws of Life, forcible entry, ground and aerial ladders, and search and rescue in a smoke-filled environment. Graduates will leave with a better understanding of fire company operations via hands-on sessions taught by Pleasant Hills firefighters as well as a new awareness of the importance of volunteering in our community.
