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Aspiring female firefighters can get hands-on training at Blaze Fire Academy

Local teens have until June 23 to apply
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Halton Hills teen Keillor Thomas tries her hand at auto extrication during last year's Blaze Fire Academy.

Blaze Fire Academy is currently accepting online applications for its camp for young women aged 15 to 18.

A joint initiative of the Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills fire departments, the academy offers participants "firsthand experience into all aspects of the fire service – fire suppression and more," says a news release issued by the Town of Oakville.

Space is limited to 24 participants and the application deadline is June 23.

Training takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 at the Fire Training Campus in Oakville, and includes:

  • Aug. 9:
    • Fire dispatch
    • Search and rescue
    • Auto extrication
    • Medical
    • Panel discussion with fire chiefs from across Halton region 
  • Aug. 10:
    • Forcible entry and roof operations
    • Fire hydrant competition
    • Firefighter survival
    • Fire prevention and education
    • Information session with post-secondary institutions such as Seneca College, about fire service education courses and certification
    • Graduation ceremony.

The opportunity for young women is one of three career camps offered by Blaze Fire Academy in 2023.

Other upcoming camps include ones for:

  • Adults considering a career transition into fire services, to be held on June 6, 13 and 17. Registration has closed for this camp and 24 participants have been selected to attend.
  • Anyone 18 years or older. This camp will be held in November, with registration set to open in October.