North Area Hook & Ladder Academy

Charles Broshous Photo ©

North Metro Fire Rescue District, South Adams County Fire Department and the Thornton Fire Department held the North Area Hook and Ladder Academy at the SAC Training Center from June 16th to June 20th, 2025. The 5-day academy is for students between 15 and 18 who wish to learn about fire and EMS careers in a fun and interactive format. 5280Fire caught up with the group on June 19th, 2025 who spent their morning repelling from a third-story window, scaling an aerial ladder, learning about knots and participating in SAC’s physical fitness test.

Charles Broshous Photo ©

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