The Grand Rapids Fire Department is now accepting applications for this summer’s Fire Youth Academy for high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors. The academy runs 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 18-22 at the Grand Rapids Fire Training Center, 1101 Monroe Ave. NW.

The one-week course includes classroom and hands-on activities that cover:

• Search and rescue
• Fire engine and aerial truck operations
• Special rescue operations
• Protective equipment
• Fire prevention
• Fire investigation
• Emergency medical services

To participate, students must:

• Be a high school sophomore, junior or senior
• Be younger than 18
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be in good standing at school
• Understands and/or exhibits the GRFD core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, teamwork and excellence
• Have no felony convictions
• Be in good physical condition and pass a physical

To apply online or for more information, visit grandrapidsmi.gov/Services/Apply-for-the-Fire-Youth-Academy.