~ Spokane, WA- The City of Spokane Fire Department, in partnership with SAFE Kids Spokane, the Downtown Spokane Partnership, River Park Square, and KSPS PBS, is excited to announce the return of the annual Kids Junior Fire Academy. This free, family-friendly event is designed to teach kids important safety skills while having fun with Spokane Firefighters.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 12th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at River Park Square and along Post Street in downtown Spokane. Kids Jr Fire Academy is open to children of all ages and follows the 25th anniversary of September 11th, providing an opportunity for the community to come together with firefighters and honor the spirit of service.

According to Jamie McIntyre, SFD Community Risk Reduction Manager, "We all have that special kid in our life who dreams of becoming a firefighter. As we mark 25 years since September 11th, Jr Fire Academy is an opportunity for our community to come together with firefighters, celebrate the spirit of service, and give kids a chance to experience what it means to be a firefighter."

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During the event, children and families can participate in various activities such as touring a fire truck and fire engine, learning about wildfire safety, practicing hands-only CPR, making fire-themed crafts with Mobius, operating a charged fire hose, and more. They can also meet Sparky the Fire Safety Dog and Fisher and Isaac- the event's comfort dogs.

In addition to these activities, there will be interactive stations where kids can learn about child passenger safety from SAFE Kids Spokane and Poison Safety from Mr. Yuk and Washington Poison Control. They can also meet Chardonnay- Spokane's Arson Dog- and her partner Jared.

Kids can collect stamps as they visit activity stations throughout the academy. Once they complete all activities, they will receive a certificate officially recognizing them as Jr Firefighters and a free sweet treat from Kona Ice.

According to McIntyre, "Our community partners are essential to the success of the event, and we're excited to bring so many fun, interactive safety activities in one place. We want kids to leave with new skills, great memories, and the knowledge that they can play an important role in keeping themselves, their families, and their communities safe."

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Families can also take part in an optional fire-safety scavenger hunt presented in partnership with KSPS PBS. Participants will visit five interactive stations throughout the Jr Fire Academy and solve a fire safety riddle at each stop. Kids who complete their scavenger hunt workshop can showcase what they learned and pick a special prize.

The Kids Jr Fire Academy is free and open to children of all ages and their families. No registration is required.

Media are invited to attend the event for a behind-the-scenes story. Reporters and photographers can visit before the event to preview the academy and speak with organizers and participants. For media inquiries, please contact Jamie McIntyre at (509) 435-7058.

The event will also feature SFD's 8th Annual Kids Jr Firefighter Academy poster as well as Deputy Chief Jared Harms and his partner Chardonnay- Spokane's Arson Dog.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity for kids to learn important safety skills while having fun with Spokane Firefighters at the Kids Junior Fire Academy on September 12th!

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