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ADVANCE – The Advance Fire Department is preparing for its 12th annual Fire Camp for rising 6th-9th graders.
“The camp provides campers an opportunity to experience the exciting and challenging task of firefighters, said Capt. Ronnie Robertson. “Each day is filled with hands on learning activities.”
These activities include hose handling, rope rescue, flashover box, vehicle extrication, driving simulator and more.
Advance Fire Camp is unlike most camps. The goal is to create interest in community service thrlough a local fire department.
Fire Camp is a full three-day camp June 23, 24, and 25, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Early registration is $50, $30 for a second sibling.
The registration fee includes activities, lunch, snacks, camp T-shirt, and closing night graduation picnic. Applications are required as the number of participants is limited. Applications are available at www.advancefiredepartment.org, through the Advance Fire Facebook page, or at the station at 1869 NC 801 S. Early registration ends May 31. Late registration will remain open until June 19 .
Contact Robertson at 336-345-1530.