Bend Fire & Rescue invites Central Oregon high school students who are considering a career in the fire service to apply for Camp Fire Axe, an annual four-day summer academy put on by professional firefighter/paramedics.
Camp Fire Axe is an opportunity for students ages 16 to 19 to learn about fire response, CPR, trauma and first aid in a real academy setting.
This year’s academy will take place June 18 – 21 from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at the Bend Fire & Rescue Training Center (63377 NE Jamison St., Bend).
Applications open this Wednesday, April 1 at 7 a.m. Attendance is limited to 12 students with a $250 fee per person. Scholarships are available through the application. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis through May 1, and can be found at bendoregon.gov/camp-fire-axe.
