Fire Camp

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"The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love"

The Sedgwick County Fire Department hosts annual Fire Camps, at which students are given the opportunity for hands-on experience with the training firefighters must go through, and the skill levels they must attain to work in the profession. Fire Camp was an idea that came to life by Captain Tavis Leake who works in fire prevention and investigations. He wanted the department to make a connection with youth who may be considering firefighting as a career.

The goal of Fire Camp was to impress on the teams:

Teamwork
Discipline
Courage
Shared Responsibility
Task Focus
Rapid Response
Participative Leadership
Dedication to the Profession

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Fire Camp 2010

Sedgwick County Fire District 1 held its 3rd Annual Fire Camp on Saturday, May 8th at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Local middle school students made up the teams that were involved in activities that included Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Medical, and Electrical. There were competitions including a combat challenge, gear race, and water spraying activities. The goal of the Fire Camp was to impress on the teams: Teamwork, Discipline, Courage, Shared Responsibility, Task Focus, Rapid Response, Participative Leadership, and Dedication to the Profession.

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Fire Camp 2009

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Fire Camp 2008

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