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San Francisco Fire Youth Academy showcases leadership, seeks sustained funding
Summary
Cadets and leaders from the San Francisco Fire Youth Academy told the Fire Commission that a 15-year program run by the San Francisco Black Firefighters Association builds leadership and firefighting skills for 13–18-year-olds; the academy is seeking sustained funding and equipment support after a one‑time grant ends.
The San Francisco Fire Youth Academy, run by the San Francisco Black Firefighters Association, presented its work to the Fire Commission on Sept. 26, 2018, highlighting hands‑on training, leadership development and community outreach.
The academy, founded in 2003, meets Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and serves middle‑ and high‑school students, generally ages 13–18. Cadet Second Lieutenant Hadeel Flores said the program teaches firefighting fundamentals, first aid, government structure and financial management. “The academy meets on every Saturday except holiday weekends from 9AM to 1PM,” Flores told the commission, and described plans for the program’s regular schedule to return to a September‑to‑June…
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