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+ | **South Haven Area Emergency Services conducted its second Citizen Fire Academy this Spring.** South Haven area residents learned what it takes to be a firefighter. They graduated having gained skills that may save a life, along with having a better understanding of the fire department's capabilities. Congratulations Maggie Yelding, Erica Griesell, Dawn Ridley, Nina Flintoff, Josh Kuick and Bonnie Antsley. They are pictured with SHAES program coordinator Owen Ridley. | ||
- | **South Haven Area Emergency Services will be conducting its second Citizen Fire Academy** beginning March 15. We are looking for 15 South Haven area residents who would like to learn what it takes to be a firefighter. This is not a certification course, but all students will leave having gained skills that may save a life, along with having a better understanding of the first department's capabilities. | + | [{{:public:170506fireacademy0022.jpg?700|}}] |
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- | This Academy is held every two years. The first Academy was held in 2015. | + | [{{:public:170506fireacademy0038.jpg?700|}}] |
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- | The Academy is open to any one 18 years of age or older who lives in the greater South Haven community. | + | [{{:public:170426shaesfireacademy0003.jpg?700|}}] |
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- | Due to the physical nature of this program, interested parties are strongly encouraged to consult with their physician prior to applying. Physical activities will include, but are not limited to: lifting of heavy tools, wearing heavy equipment, kneeling, crawling, pulling, pushing and having a great time while doing it all. | + | [{{:public:170426shaesfireacademy0004.jpg?700|}}] |
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- | Classes will be help primarily on Wednesday evenings starting March 15 at 6:30 p.m. and continuing until May 17. Two classes will be held on Saturday mornings (March 18 and May 6).{{:public:2017_shaes_cfa_calendar.docx|Download Calendar}} | + | [{{:public:170329morefireacademy0033.jpg?700|}}] |
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- | Skills will include rope rescue, vehicle extrication, fire extinguishers, CPR, home safety inspections and structural firefighting. | + | [{{:public:170315shaesacademy0016.jpg?700|}}] |
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- | The deadline for applying is March 10. Contact Owen Ridley with questions to enroll and obtained an application form -- oridley@shaes.org / 269-637-1813.{{:public:2017_shaes_cfa_application.docx|Download Application}}{{:public:2017_shaes_cfa_flyer.docx|Download Flyer}} | + | [{{:public:170315shaesacademy0007.jpg?700|}}] |