Firefighter for a Day Class
Firefighter for a Day Class
Firefighter for a Day is a free one-day class for people at least 18 years of age taught by members of the Paducah Fire Department.
The class is a combination of classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. The curriculum includes the history of the fire services, Paducah Fire Department organization and procedures, fire ground operations, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, search and rescue, portable fire extinguisher training, a smoke maze, vehicle extrication using the jaws-of-life, and aerial ladder climbing.
Stay tuned for details of the next class.
Firefighter for a Day Application
Firefighter for a Day Information Sheet
"This program is designed to teach citizens about the Paducah Fire Department’s daily responsibilities and services. It’s basically an inside view of our operations. Furthermore, this class gives participants a better understanding of the kinds of obstacles that firefighters face while providing us the opportunity to engage with our community members. The Paducah Fire Department recognizes the importance of maintaining a close relationship with the community we serve.”