City of Ann Arbor Police Department issued the following announcement on Mar 8.
The Ann Arbor Fire and Police Departments will debut a new four day camp in June for local students. Blaze & Blue camp is a free, hands-on program for young women 13-18 years of age. Participants will experience the most challenging and exciting tasks in firefighting, first response and law enforcement in a supportive, educational and interactive environment.
Activities will include:
• Fire extinguisher training, vehicle extrication, 100’ aerial platform rides and rappelling.
• Patrol scenarios, crime scene investigation, mugshots and fingerprints and a day in the life station tour.
The 2022 program will be held Monday, June 27 through Thursday, June 30. Students will train with Ann Arbor firefighters Monday/Tuesday and Ann Arbor police staff Wednesday/Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The camp also provides access to the women that work in these roles who are breaking down barriers and stereotypes in these non-traditional career fields. Registration will be open March 7-18. The camp is free, lunch is provided daily and participants will receive a complimentary Blaze & Blue t-shirt.
Sign up by completing an online form (https://forms.office.com/g/D6c9RWrHD6). Questions? Email cjackson@a2gov.org. Priority will be given to city of Ann Arbor residents before Washtenaw County.
Original source can be found here.
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