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March 16 – April 5, 2013
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Youth with burning passion needed to fight fires
Watch out for road closings
A mandatory orientation for prospective Fire Cadet Academy candidates is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wed., March 20 at Chandler’s Fire Training Center, 3550 S. Dobson Rd. No preregistration is required to attend. A developmental program open to ages 14 to 25, the academy is designed to assist young men and women interested in a possible career in the fire service. “The Fire Cadet program is a great experience for young men and women who will accept the challenge to become stronger, both mentally and physically,” says Battalion Chief
Arizona Avenue is temporarily closing to traffic through the downtown area during a Saturday event this month and traffic is restricted along several streets during a Sunday morning athletic competition. Arizona Avenue between Chandler Boulevard and Frye Road closes at 4 a.m. Sat., March 23 for the Great American BBQ & Beer Festival and reopens at 3 a.m. Sun., March 24. North and southbound traffic will be detoured either west to Alma School Road or east to McQueen Road. Affected bus routes are LINK, 112 and 156. For information about the event, turn to Page 48 in the Neighbors Section. The Tri for the Cure Woman’s Triathlon on Sun., March 24 is the reason for lane closures, causing a partial restriction with only the right lanes closed along the following route: westbound Chandler Boulevard from Arizona Avenue to Alma School Road, northbound Alma School Road from Chandler Boulevard to Ray Road, eastbound Ray Road from Alma School Road to Arizona Avenue and southbound Arizona Avenue from Ray Road to Chandler Boulevard. The closings begin at 6 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. Traffic will not be detoured to other routes, only restricted from using the far-right lanes. No bus routes are affected. For event details, visit trifamilyracing.com.
Norm Germaine, who oversees the program. “They will learn what it takes to be a member of the Chandler Fire Department, and we will find out if they have the commitment, work ethic, perseverance and teamwork that are required.” Cadets learn and perform duties commonly demonstrated within the firefighting profession, according to Germaine. To become a cadet, candidates must complete the academy to become certified to ride with fire crews and operate with them. Anyone interested in participating in the academy must attend the
COURAGE & HONOR: Chandler Fire Cadet Academy participants stand for inspection in their turnout gear at the Fire Training Center. Submitted photo
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WORK ETHIC: Chandler Walker, a Fire Cadet Academy participant, practices one of the tasks he will need to perform to become certified to ride with fire crews and operate with them. Submitted photo
orientation, which is an informational meeting, so no physical activities are included. Attendees should be prepared to take notes. Parents are also strongly encouraged to attend, especially for younger candidates. The academy is held April 27 through June 29, with participants meeting 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the Fire Training Center. The Cadet Academy follows a similar curriculum as the regular Fire Academy. It includes physical fitness, teamwork and personal development. There is no fee to attend, but there are uniform and equipment costs. For more information, call 480-782-2120, email chandlerfirecadets@gmail.com or visit chandleraz.gov/fire.