A dozen Sioux City residents are learning what it’s like to be a firefighter over the next several weeks.
Deputy Fire Marshall Joe Rodriquez of Sioux City Fire Rescue says the 10th annual “Citizens Academy” just completed their third week:
OC……of it. :20
Each Thursday evening those taking part participate in “hands on” activities that firefighters do every day as part of their job:
OC…………side as well. :15
Priscilla Forsyth is a local attorney who is learning firefighter skills:
OC…………a good time. :10
And she has added respect for what those firefighters do through experiencing those duties herself:
OC………….it’s great. ;12
The Citizen’s Fire Academy runs for nine weeks.