(Seguin) – You’re running out of time if you’d like to learn more about what goes on in our local fire houses? Today is the deadline for the spring class of the Seguin Fire Department’s Citizens Fire Academy.
Jennifer Sourdellia, the public information officer for the city of Seguin, says the 10-week program gives interested citizens the chance to take a closer look at the ins and outs of firefighting and other lifesaving efforts.
“I like to think of our Seguin firefighters as our local heroes. They always come to our rescue when we find ourselves in emergency situations and now, we are giving the community a chance to get a glimpse of what it is like to be in their shoes,” said Sourdellia.
Sourdellia says not only is the program informational, but it also comes equipped with plenty of hands on training.
“It’s not only interesting and educational but the participants will get some hands-on experience while they go through the class,” said Sourdellia. “Some of the things that they will have an interactive experience with includes they’ll be able to put on fire gear and a hazmat suit, use a fire extinguisher and a fire hose. There will be a class where participants are going to be able to use the jaws of life to free someone from a trapped vehicle and then also there is going to be one Saturday set aside for CPR training and participants will also get a chance to do a ride along in a fire truck,” said Sourdellia.
The free class is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. The program will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning from March 31 to June 9. Applications can be accessed online at www.seguintexas.gov or they can be picked up at the Seguin Fire Administration Office from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The administration office is located inside of the Municipal Court Building at 660 S. Hwy. 46.
Applicants must undergo a background check to be approved for the program. Space is limited to 12 participants. A link for the online application can be found on the city of Seguin or Seguin Fire Department Facebook page.