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Carmel Fire Department to hold free "Firefighter for a Day" camp in June; seniors urged to avoid falls
Summary
John Moriarty of the Carmel Fire Department announced a free "Firefighter for a Day" camp for children ages 7–12 during a week in June, with sign-ups the week of April 8; he also highlighted fire-safety outreach for seniors and offered information on fire blankets and bleeding-control kits.
John Moriarty, representing the Carmel Fire Department, told CNAN attendees the department will run a free "Firefighter for a Day" or burn camp the week of June (dates in meeting materials) for children ages 7–12 and that sign-ups will open the week of April 8.
Moriarty said the camp provides secure check-in and check-out procedures with wrist bands for children and parents, free lunch, and that the program has historically filled quickly. He said the department typically registers about "50 signed up each day" and that the camp runs out of the Crumble Dad's Club with both outdoor and indoor evolutions for participants. He also described an adaptive afternoon on the Monday of camp for children needing sensory accommodations from roughly 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Moriarty walked attendees through additional fire-safety resources available to residents: QR codes on the handout link to fire blankets (two per pack) and bleeding-control kits the public may order and to training videos showing proper use. He also said falls are the fire department’s top call for senior living facilities and encouraged outreach and prevention steps to reduce fall risk.
Ending: Moriarty closed by inviting attendees to take handouts and to contact the fire department for more information about camp registration and community safety resources.
