DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the Wiregrass Public Safety Center, volunteer firefighters from across the Wiregrass are invited to attend the Regional Volunteer Firefighter Day on Saturday, July 18, at the Wiregrass Public Safety Center in Dothan.
The event is made possible through the sponsorship of Alabama RC&D for the Wiregrass Region and is designed to give firefighters a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s premier public safety training facilities.
Organizers said attendees can choose between two sessions, with a morning session from 8 a.m. until noon and an afternoon session from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. A free catered lunch will be served from noon until 1 p.m. for all attendees.
During each session, participants will have the opportunity to tour the Wiregrass Public Safety Center, watch live demonstrations of the facility’s training capabilities, explore specialized training props and equipment, learn about training opportunities available to their departments, and connect with firefighters and public safety professionals from across the region.
According to the Wiregrass Public Safety Center, “Whether you’ve never visited the campus or want to see what’s new, this is a great opportunity to experience firsthand the resources available to help your department train, prepare, and succeed.”
Organizers also encouraged firefighters to take advantage of the networking opportunity, saying, “Come hungry, bring your questions, and get ready for an engaging day of training, networking, and fun!”
Volunteer firefighters interested in attending are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
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