Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services will be hosting its Citizens Fire Academy starting Aug. 23 and running for nine consecutive weeks, meeting one night a week (Tuesday) 6:30-9 p.m.

Participants will get a behind the scenes look at fire, EMS and EMA operations. The class size is limited to 15 seats to allow for hands-on training. Special topics to be covered will include:

• Department Overview / Tour of 911

• Fire Station Tours

• CPR / AED / First Aid Training

• Fire Safety Education

• Bureau of Fire Prevention

• EMS Operations

• Vehicle Extrication

• Breathing Apparatus Drills / Search & Rescue

• Emergency Management Information

• Ladder Truck Operations

• Incident Command

Fire Chief David Scarbrough urges citizens to come and learn more about the Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management. “This is a great way to meet the men and women of the department and observe what goes into the preparation for 24/7/365 responses,” he said.

All participants must be 18 years of age. Participants must live within unincorporated Fayette County or the towns of Tyrone, Brooks or Woolsey.

For information on the Academy phone 770-305-5414. Applications are available by emailing [email protected].