Behind the scenes look at Henderson Fire Academy
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Henderson Fire Department is recruiting those who are ready to answer the call for their 2025 program and 8 News Now got a behind-the-scenes look at what the Fire Academy recruits go through.
Firefighters go above and beyond every day to keep others safe, making training essential for every local department.
'We just expect to work hard,' HFD recruit Nathan Rhodes said. 'And have a good time doing it.'
HFD recruit Cash Donovan explained how it is a cool feeling to be part of something bigger than himself.
The 20-week program begins with the fundamentals, covering everything from the gear and trucks to the essential tools needed to serve the community and battle even the toughest flames.
Nicholas Sebastion, the Henderson Fire Department's Division Chief of Training, emphasized the vital role of hands-on experience in preparing firefighters and paramedics for their duties.
'It's what my role is now,' Sebastian said. 'To just help and train the next generation.'
Sebastian explained how the next generation of firefighters must know what the job entails.
'Ultimately we just want to make sure the community is safe,' Sebastian said. 'So beyond the standards and the pieces of paper, we want to make sure they are truly safe and effective and they have an understanding of what the job is.'
Once recruits understand the fundamentals they will advance to more complex skills, including HAZMAT training, tactical rescue operations, car extrication, and, most importantly, facing real fires.
'We're the ones going in on people's worst days,' Rhodes said. 'So we got to make sure we are prepared.'
HFD is accepting applications for its firefighter-paramedic program through Feb. 18 and through May 5 for the November fire academy.
'Help the community,' Donovan concluded. 'And hopefully better ourselves in the process.'
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