32 cadets from several counties completed our annual week-long fire camp for teens, 14-17 years of age, with success! Each day brought new theme and skill sets for the cadets to experience & build off of. Camp kicked off on…
We are happy to announce the return of our 5th annual Fire Camp & Junior Fire Academy for this summer! The Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department each summer hosts the week-long camp for youth 14 – 17 years of age…
On Friday morning, the cadets spent time with Diamond Heart Wilderness Training Grounds LLC learning valuable skills around wilderness rescue, stokes basket, ATV ops, hillside rescue and more! Right after lunch Plum EMS stopped by to provide insight into the…
Thursday started out with the cadets focusing on vehicle stabilization, rescue, and extrication methods. They learned about the latest tools and techniques to improve efficiently and safety. Before lunch, they earned their Stop The Bleed ACS certification focusing on life-saving…
Today, the cadets spent the entire day at the Allegheny County Fire Academy where expanded their skills with the Confidence Maze, Search & Rescue, VES, Wall Breaching, Denver Drill, Advancing Hose lines up steps/floors, Forcible Entry, & a simulated Backdraft.…
Today was a busy day with honing fire ground skills… In the morning the cadets learned “Firefighter Down CPR”; where a firefighter in full gear & air-pack has gone into cardiac arrest with the team working together to save him/her…
The first day of camp is one of introductions and foundations for the new & returning cadets. They start off the day meeting their Squad-mates (8 cadets to a squad/group); get gear issued, and go through a safety briefing. Next…
The Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department each summer hosts a Fire Camp & Junior Fire Academy for youth 14 – 17 years of age who are interested in the Emergency Services fields whether as a career path or as volunteers.…
Holiday Park VFD hosted its annual Fire Camp & Junior Fire Academy last week with 28 cadets on the roster this year from all across the Greater Pittsburgh region. Check out each day’s highlight reel of photos and program activities…
Mikey Hood, reporter with Pittsburgh Today Live (KDKA-CBS’s mid morning show) spent time with the cadets and staff of our annual Fire Camp & Junior Fire Academy this past week. Fire Chief & Camp Director James Sims, explained how fire…