Junior Fire Academy Application- 2025

Junior Fire Academy Application- 2025

Session 1 June 9 - 13, 2025 | Session 2 July 7- 11, 2025

The Junior Fire Academy is held at Wilmington Fire Department Headquarters, 801 Market St. Students can apply to be in the June 9-13 session OR July 7-11 session. Academy hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to noon on Friday. There is a graduation ceremony at noon, followed by a cookout for family and friends. Lunch will be provided each day by WFD. Be sure to list all food allergies on application.

Please select the session or sessions that you are able to attend.*

WFD will inform which session is assigned as needed.

June 9 - 13, 2025

July 7 - 11, 2025

Either session works

SECTION I: To be completed by parent/guardian

Student Name*

Gender*

Male

Female

Other

August 2025 Grade*

9th

10th

11th

12th

School*

Parent/Guardian Name*

Home Address*

City

Email Address*

This should be an email address you check regularly as it will be our main form of communication.

Preferred Phone Number*

Phone

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Phone

Why do you support your student’s involvement in the Junior Fire Academy?*

Please list any allergies or medical conditions that are important for us to know, including food allergies.

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If unable to print out a copy of form to sign, or e-sign, we will provide copies to be picked up at HQ (801 Market St). Please email rebekah.thurston@wilmingtonnc.gov for a copy.

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SECTION II: To be completed by student

Student Email*

Explain why you should be a candidate in the WFD Junior Fire Academy?*

There are portions of the class that require physical effort in simulated firefighting and EMS operations, as well as classroom training in safety and education. Are you willing to accept the challenges of the Junior Fire Academy?*

Attendance is required for all portions of the five-day Academy. Will you commit to attending the entire program?*

Yes

TERMS OF ENROLLMENT

Students must attend every day.
Students should not bring any valuables to the program including jewelry, money, electronics, etc. (i.e. tablets, gaming devices).
The Wilmington Fire Department is not responsible for lost items.
Students should dress for physical activity each day, including close-toed shoes.
Students should be picked up promptly at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and following the graduation ceremony on Friday.

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