Academy Gives Kids a Chance to be a Firefighter or Police Officer

The Novi Police and Fire Department wants to educate youth on the importance of being well informed and ready for unexpected situations within their communities.

“It is not every day that people get to see the operations of these two departments and just how these services impact them,” David E. Molloy, Novi’s director of public safety and chief of police. “It is our hope that each academy graduate will not only walk away with a deeper knowledge of these public safety services, but also develop into positive leaders within the Novi community and beyond.”

Police will teach attendees about use of force, K-9 programs, patrol operations, traffic stops and more during the week course, reports the Observer & Eccentric.

The fire academy will provide attendees with home fire and emergency safety techniques, along with Jaws of Life instruction.

The program is free and begins July 14-18 at Fire Station No. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Participants must be residents of Novi, between the ages of 13-18 and be able to pass a background check.

For more information call Detective Jon Zabick at 248-347-0548 or visit www.cityofnovi.org