Bend Fire & Rescue opens Camp Fire Axe applications

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon high school students ages 16-19 years old can now apply for Camp Fire Axe, Bend Fire & Rescue’s annual four-day summer academy that offers a chance to learn about a career in the fire service. 

Camp Fire Axe is led by professional Firefighter/Paramedics from Bend Fire & Rescue and walks attendees though extensive training on fire response, CPR, trauma and first aid.

This year’s academy will take place June 20 – 23 from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at the Bend Fire & Rescue North Station (63377 NE Jamison Street, Bend). Attendance is limited to 12 students with a $250 fee per person.

Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis through May 15, and can be found under “Careers” at bendoregon.gov/fire along with additional information about the academy.