Does your child ever wonder what it would be like to be a firefighter or EMT? Then be sure join the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company, Rose Fire #1 and Glen Rock Hose and Ladder Company for the 2024 SYC Fire Camp!
SYC Fire Camp Goals include:
LEADERSHIP - Campers develop leadership skills and receive encouragement from their parents, peers and professionals to become engaged members of their communities.
COMMITMENT - Campers gain increased awareness for volunteering and supporting the fire/emergency services.
SUPPORT - Campers become trained junior firefighters who can aid departments in accomplishing non--emergency tasks.
CAMARADERIE - Campers make new friends and create peer groups with people from various states, interest areas and backgrounds.
FUN - Campers enjoy exciting activities and field trips too!
TRAINING - Campers acquire insight and interest in becoming long-term members of the emergency services field.SYC Junior Firefighter Camp provides training from firefighters in the areas of:
• CPR and First Aid
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Hoseline Operations
• Fireground Operations
• Ground and Aerial Ladders
• Leadership and Team-Building
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Vehicle Extrication and Vehicle Fires
• Aircraft Rescue Firefighting
• Wilderness Search and Rescue
• Wildland Firefighting
• Rope Rescue
Dates: July 29 – August 2, 2024
Who: SYC Fire Camp is open to ages 12-17
Cost: $100
How: Click here
Location: Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company 21 W. Forrest Ave, Shrewsbury
For more info please email SYCFireCamp@Shrewsburyfire.com
