The Citizens' Fire Academy is a ten-week program for citizens who want to learn about the Fire Department's day-to-day operations, emergency response procedures and specialized equipment.

The program is designed to help participants become familiar with the wide scope of training and experience required to be a first responder. The program will also help participants gain a better understanding of the impact of their actions in an emergency and how they can be supportive of the Fire Department's emergency response efforts.

Each of the program's 11 meetings will include a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience offered by department fire fighters, officers, and managers. Program activities include a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dublin Police Department radio room, rappelling, aerial ladder climb, live fire exercise, CPR and first aid certification, personal protective equipment exercises, hazardous material exercises, vehicle extrication, and fire extinguisher training.

The 2008 CFA meeting times are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 30th through September 24th and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday September 27th. A graduation ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday October 1st at 7 p.m.

Participants must be at least 21 years old. Priority will be given to those who reside or work in Washington Township or the City of Dublin. However, all are encouraged to apply.

All classes are held at the Washington Township Administration and Training Facility, 6200 Eiterman Road.