Friday, July 30, 2010

MLFD To Offer Citizens Fire Academy

Town firefighters will share their knowledge with residents and business owners at the fifth annual Citizens Annual Fire Academy, a nine-week program that begins Sept. 9.

Mt. Lebanon is the only South Hills fire department to offer such a course. Taught by both career and volunteer firefighters, the free course covers topics such as engine and ladder truck operations at structure fires, rescue methods, fire extinguishers, fire prevention and code enforcement, and emergency medical services.

"It's to make people aware of what their tax dollars are being used for and how the fire department functions and serves the community," said program coordinator Robert Fischer, volunteer fire department president.

More than 100 people ages 18-85 have participated in previous academies, Mr. Fischer said.

Classes will meet 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday nights at the Public Safety Building, 555 Washington Road. There will be one all-day Saturday experience at the Washington County Fire Academy, which will include a live structure burn.

Applications are at the Public Safety Building. Details: 412-531-5366 or www.mtlfd.org.

Read more: www.post-gazette.com/pg/10210/1076028-55.stm

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