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I D E O L O G Y
Problem:
–Lack of diversity in fire department
• There are an estimated 1,115,000 career and volunteer firefighters in the United States in 2018. Of those, 93,700 (8%) of the firefighters were female
• 85:15 vs. 63:37 minority rate
–Lack of diversity carries over into all public safety fields
Idea:
–Early Exposure
–Camp Fury Model
G O A L S & O B J E C T I V E S
YOUTH AUDIENCE
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Career Exploration
• Positive Interactions
• Decision Making
• Confidence Building
ORGANIZATIONS
• Diverse Recruitment
• Positive Influence/Mentorship
• Public/Community Support
• Develop Community Trust
P A R T N E R S H I P S
• FIRE
• POLICE
• SHERIFF’S OFFICE
• EMERGENCY COMMMUNICATIONS,
DISPATCH
• EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
• EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
• PARKS AND RECREATION
• MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
• PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• LOCAL COMMUNITY SPONSORS
T A R G E T A U D I E N C E• Recruitment vs. Open Registration
• Underserved/Underrepresented Demographics
• Community Partner-based Recruitment (Trusted)
• Middle School Students
– 11-14 years old
Safety Camp Camp 911 Cadets
C A M P D E T A I L S• A weeklong summer camp, Monday-Friday
–Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
–Registration, waivers, and transportation
– Participant Max: 30 (2019 Camp)
• Registration Cost: $50.00
–Camp Shirt & Water Bottle
–Personal Protective Equipment
– Swag
– Lunch
–Graduation Party
• Daily Multimedia
FIRE
Combat Physical
Training
Search & Rescue
Forcible Entry
Aerial Operations
Water Streams
Household Hazards
training
Fire Extinguisher
Operations
SCBA Familiarization
Mobile Radio
Communications
E.M.S.
Tour of
Headquarters
Ambulance
Simulator
Basic EMS Skills
CPR Certification
Stop The Bleed
Course
Patient
Immobilization
Moulage Application
SWAT & Marine
Medic
POLICE
Threat Identification
Physical Training
K9 Unit
Bomb Squad
SWAT
Helicopter & Drone
Operations
Dive Operations
Door Breaching
Weapon & Firearm
Identification
SHERRIF’S
OFFICE
(1/2 Day)
Jail Tour
Emergency Response
Team
K9 Demonstration
Training Center
LawFit Obstacle
Course
ECCS
DISPATCH
(1/2 Day)
Facility Tour
911 Call Taker
Demonstration &
Simulation
Crisis Management
(Large Scale)
O U T C O M E S
YOUTH AUDIENCE
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Career Exploration
• Positive Interactions
• Decision Making
• Confidence Building
ORGANIZATIONS
• Diverse Recruitment
• Positive Influence and
Mentorship
• Public/Community Support
• Develop Community Trust
BONUS
• Life Skills: FA/CPR & Crisis
Management
P R O G R A M E X P A N S I O N
• Increased Registration
• Additional Partnerships
• Public Safety Academy
• Involve Surrounding Municipalities
• Extended Multi-week Summer Program
– Including Additional STEAM Career Fields
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