SUMMER CAMP HELP NEEDED

Firefighters, We Need Your Help! A Summer Camp for Aspiring Firefighters!

The Harris Township Fire Department is still accepting applications for its 5th annual Fire Camp. The camp will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 15-19, 2009. We currently have 21 campers.

Harris Township Fire Camp is an excellent opportunity that allows children to experience and understand what a Firefighter / EMT does on a regular basis. This program is targeted for children aged 10 – 13 years of age and the activities will be directed accordingly. Campers will actually participate “hands on” with equipment and have the opportunity to learn skills while performing at mock fire and rescue situations. It is the mission of our instructors to inspire the participants and to teach them teambuilding and valuable life saving skills while having fun.

It is important to understand that additional help will be needed. The on-duty crew will be asked to help out, but we cannot rely on their presence. Each day will have its own teambuilding skill such as a bucket brigade, firefighter combat challenge, packaging patients, or “first water”.

To help out, firefighters should sign up at station 1 on the Fire Camp Sign-up Sheet. The Fire Camp Sign-up Sheet will have the all 5 days’ agendas. Please fill in as best as possible

If you have any questions, contact Battalion Chief Justin Stopczynski (574)-532-7884. Email: jstopczynski@sbcglobal.net