Local youth will get a chance this summer to pull on firefighter gear, work a hose line and learn the kind of skills that save lives — all under the guidance of the people who do it for a living.
The FRIEND Firefighter STEM Camp, presented in partnership with Philomath Fire and Rescue and the Corvallis Fire Department, is a hands-on, two-day program aimed at introducing Benton County youth to the science, technology and teamwork behind modern firefighting and emergency response.
Day 1 runs Friday, June 19, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Patrick Lumber Co., just west of town. Day 2 follows on Saturday, June 20, also from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Philomath Middle School…