Red Deer Public holding open house for new firefighting program

High school students and their families are invited to an open house of Red Deer Public Schools’ Fire Academy, a new program designed for Grade 11 and 12 students interested in firefighting or emergency services.

The open house will give families an inside look at the program, which the division says combines classroom learning with real-world, hands-on firefighting training and experience at Red Deer’s Ed Howell Emergency Services training facility.

The academy is also an opportunity for students to earn high school credits while gaining accreditation and practical skills that will prepare them for a career in firefighting.

The open house will be held on March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station Three (100 Lees Street). Organizers note that parking at the station is limited and ask attendees to find on street parking or a nearby lot if possible.