Learn All Things Firefighting At Lower Merion Firefighter Camp

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Kids 8 to 12 years old are invited to join the Lower Merion Fire Department Youth Firefighter Summer Camp in August.

The camp, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 18 to Aug. 22 in McMoran Park, will teach kids about fire safety, fire prevention, and the roles and responsibilities of firefighters.

Learning alongside firefighters will help participants build a sense of teamwork and responsibility.

The curriculum is designed to be fun, challenging, entertaining, and educational.

Lessons and activities will focus on the daily life of a firefighter, while helping participants identify fire and life safety concerns throughout their homes and schools.

Each day will consist of short lectures and lessons, followed by opportunities to actively participate in exercises designed to reinforce what they have learned.

Topics at the camp include fire extinguisher training, fire investigation, search and rescue, and more.

The cost is $150 for Lower Merion Township residents and $180 for non-residents.

Space is extremely limited.