SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - FIRE CAMP is an excellent opportunity for our firefighters to help 11, 12 and 13-year-old kids build a sense of teamwork and responsibility while learning what it’s like to be a firefighter for Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. On day one, campers will be organized into “strike teams,” which consist of eight campers who are mentored and supervised by two professional firefighters. As the week progresses, the teams take on a character of their own as they learn about the job of a firefighter and experience the following:

-Putting out a flammable liquid fire with a fire extinguisher
-Climbing a 105-foot aerial ladder truck
-Developing the traditional bucket brigade and hand pumper crew skills
-Learning life skills such as Hands-Only CPR
-Water rescue skills at SunSplash, and much more!

 Campers listen to a Sacramento Metro Fire firefighter during FIRE CAMP. Photo courtesy of Metro Fire

FIRE CAMP will be held on June 25-28 and occurs at Fire Station 21, 7641 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, 95610. Cost is $125 and campers will rely on a parent or guardian for daily transportation.

TO SIGN UP: an interest list will be delivered in the Metro Fire newsletter on April 1, 2024! To register for their newsletter, visit https://metrofire.ca.gov/metro-fire-newsletter.

 On day one, campers will be organized into “strike teams,” which consist of eight campers who are mentored and supervised by two professional firefighters. Photo courtesy of Metro Fire

For more information about Metro Fire’s FIRE CAMP visit their website: https://metrofire.ca.gov/firecamp
For sponsorship or to partner with us email: [email protected]

 FIRE CAMP will be held on June 25-28 and occurs at Fire Station 21, 7641 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, 95610. Photo courtesy of Metro Fire