Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell says a few spots are still available for the Citizens Fire Academy. “I would like a few more folks to attend,” he said, adding that you can now simply sign up at the Fire Department on Dabney Drive at the time of the class.
It’s a dynamic, 8-week program designed to provide participants with an inside view of the operations at the HFD. The 2016 session begins Thursday, March 3 — That’s right about now!! — and continues each Thursday night for 8 weeks. Each class will be from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Henderson Fire Station 1, located at 211 Dabney Drive.
In promoting the classes the City of Henderson website says, “The curriculum will include live demonstrations, classroom training, and hands-on experiences – all of which are designed to give the participant a true feel for HFD. The entire program is free and open to anyone 18 years of age or older who lives or works in the City of Henderson or Vance County.”
The intent is to “teach citizens about the many jobs HFD does on a daily basis and promote citizen interaction with firefighters,” according to the web site.