Over the weekend, nearly 50 kids got a firsthand look at what it takes to become a firefighter, thanks to a new program hosted by the Annaville Fire Department.
The department held its first-ever Junior Firefighter Camp at Fire Station 72 near Robstown.
The two-day summer camp, designed for kids between the ages of 10 and 18, gave participants hands-on experience in the basics of firefighting.
Annaville Fire Department hosts first Junior Firefighter Camp
Campers took part in various training exercises, including CPR instruction, vehicle extrication (cutting open cars), and even the adrenaline-pumping task of breaking down doors. One of the most exciting activities? Using a real firehose…