NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE __________________________________ July 6, 2017 Contact: Diana L. Klink 757.514.4104 757.359.1845 SUFFOLK FIRE & RESCUE ANNOUNCES THEIR 1ST ANNUAL CITIZENS’ FIRE & RESCUE ACADEMY SUFFOLK, VA (July 6, 2017) Suffolk Fire & Rescue is pleased to announce they will be holding their 1st Annual Citizens’ Fire & Rescue Academy this fall.
The Academy is a wonderful opportunity for citizens to learn firsthand about the inner workings and operations of Suffolk Fire & Rescue, or for those possibly interested in a career in the Fire Service. Sessions will provide an overview of Fire Administration, Support Services Division, Technical Services Division, Operations Division, Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Technical Rescue, Search and Rescue, Fire Prevention, and Emergency Management.
Sessions will involve not only
classroom instruction, but also practical, hands-on lessons.
The Academy will be held for five (5) weeks from November 6, 2017, through December 6, 2017, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fire Station #6, located at 300 Kings Fork Road.
Sessions will be held on Monday and
Tuesday, November 20th and 21st, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
An optional Saturday session for Heart Saver CPR Certification will be offered at no cost to the student, and individual students may opt out if they wish. This optional
class will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Fire Station #6 provided that there are an adequate number of students that wish to attend.
The Academy will conclude with a Graduation Ceremony, is free to attend, and is open to citizens of Suffolk age 18 or older that have applied and are accepted to attend.
Applications can be downloaded from their website at http://bit.ly/2017CitizenAcademy or can be obtained at any Suffolk Fire & Rescue location.
The application process
includes a background check which would be completed on all persons applying to participate.
Applicants can complete their application and signed waiver and submit in person or mail to: Suffolk Fire & Rescue, Attn: Captain L. A. Ratliff, 300 Kings Fork Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Applications may also be submitted via email to Captain L. A. Ratliff,
lratliff@suffolkva.us,
mriddick@suffolkva.us.
or
Fire
Training
Officer
Mary
Riddick,
All applications and signed waivers are due no later than
Friday, September 8, 2017. The class size is limited, so register early. Applicants selected to attend the Academy will be notified of their acceptance no later than Friday, October 6, 2017.
Questions can be directed to Captain Ratliff or Fire Training Officer Riddick at the Fire Training Bureau at 757.514.4544.
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Suffolk Fire & Rescue 1st Annual Citizens’ Fire & Rescue Academy November 6, 2017 – December 6, 2017 Please complete the following application and waiver. Applicants must be 18 years or older and residents of the City of Suffolk. Name: Address:
Telephone:
Home: Cell:
Academy sessions will provide an overview of: Fire Administration Emergency Medical Services Support Services Division Technical Rescue Technical Services Division Search and Rescue Operations Division Fire Prevention Fire Suppression Emergency Management •
The academy will be held 2 nights per week (Mondays & Wednesdays) for 5 weeks, except as noted below. The academy begins November 6, 2017 and ends December 6, 2017. Class is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fire Station #6 at 300 Kings Fork Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Note: Sessions will be held Monday and Tuesday the week of November 20. Sessions will involve classroom & practical lessons.
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An optional Saturday session for Heart Saver CPR Certification will be offered at no cost to the student. Individual students may opt out if they wish. This optional class will be held on December 2, 2017 at Fire Station #6 provided an adequate number of students wish to attend.
Please check one box below to indicate that you wish to attend or opt out of this free CPR class. □
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I do NOT wish to attend
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The academy will conclude with a graduation ceremony.
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The Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue will be conducting a background investigation on each applicant.
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Applicants selected to attend the academy will be notified no later than October 6, 2017. Page 1 of 3
Suffolk Fire & Rescue 1 Annual Citizens’ Fire & Rescue Academy Waiver and Emergency Information st
APPLICANT’S NAME: DATE OF BIRTH:
SEX:
ADDRESS: ZIP:
CITY: HOME PHONE:
CELL PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________
In case of an emergency, please list two people that we may contact. NAME: PHONE: NAME: PHONE:
The local hospitals require the following information to treat you in case of an emergency:
INSURANCE CO: NAME OF INSURED:
POLICY #:
NAME OF PERSONAL PHYSICIAN: PHONE: ANY ALLERGIES? IF YES, PLEASE LIST: ANY RECENT ILLNESSES? PLEASE EXPLAIN: CURRENT MEDICATIONS:
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This constitutes the application and wavier for the above named individual to participate in the program sponsored by Suffolk Fire & Rescue. I understand and acknowledge that this program may involve risk of injury to participants, including injury from bodily contact with other participants and/or other risks inherent in the activity. The undersigned further agrees that the City will not be held responsible for any such injuries, not involving fault or negligence of the City. If immediate contact cannot be made for an emergency medical care situation, I authorize and consent to such emergency medical care and treatment prescribed by a fire medic or licensed physician as the physician deems advisable, and the undersigned will be responsible for any such medical care or treatment rendered.
I hereby state that the information on this application/waiver is true and correct.
DATE:
SIGNATURE:
Deadline to submit your completed application and waiver form is September 8, 2017. Please send your application and waiver to: •
Suffolk Fire & Rescue Attn: Captain L.A. Ratliff 300 Kings Fork Road Suffolk, VA 23434
Applications may also be submitted via email to: • Captain L.A. Ratliff lratliff@suffolkva.us • Fire Training Officer Mary Riddick mriddick@suffolkva.us If you have any questions, please call Captain Ratliff or Fire Training Officer Riddick with the Fire Training Bureau at 757-514-4544.
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