The Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company’s Fire Cadet Academy will be July 24 through 28 open to young people ages 14-18 who want to learn more about firefighters. The programs is free.

Participants will learn about fire safety, how equipment and trucks function, and first-aid and CPR. There will also be hands-on experiences and demonstrations by firefighters, including ladder rescues, vehicle incident scene management, and working in low visibility.

Lunch and t-shirts are provided. Participants should wear casual clothes with sneakers/closed shoes. There are physical activity periods and games during each session.

To register and for more information, visit CranberryTownship.org/FireCadet.