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Our Work

A special “THANK YOU” to all our instructors and staff who made this summer program happen!

I believe that if we want to see change, we have to take the time to invest in the future of our youths

To see successful leaders, we need to stand by them and support them.

So, thank you to those who encouraged these students in every way. Thank you to those who assisted and attended this event to show your support.

2024 Summer Academy

2023 Summer Academy

2023 Summer Youth Public Safety Academy
Class 1 Graduation Ceremony

This summer youth academy is geared to expose youth to different public safety careers. This 2-week crash course allows youth to learn about police, firefighter and medical training. They learn technical skills needed to be a competent trainee. Youth learn about leadership, time management, accountability, responsibility, communication skills, teamwork, sacrifice, integrity and the importance of respect. Youth meet a group of dedicated professionals who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of public safety personnel. Thank you to our local agencies: Richmond Fire, Richmond Police, Department of Homeland Security, Split-Second Response, Retired Public Defender Funk, Richmond Fire Battalion Chief Rincon and Retired Richmond Police Deputy Chief Médina for your continued support.

2023 Richmond Fire Youth Academy Class 1 Graduation Ceremony

The Richmond Fire Youth Academy is a yearlong program available to youth living in the City of Richmond. This program is geared to help youth interested in pursuing a fire career learn the necessary skills needed to become a firefighter. The Richmond Fire Cadet Program will begin accepting applications for the 2024 year. Please contact RFD Firefighter Adam Ramirez for further information.

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2024
Youth Public Safety Academy Application

September 2024-May 2025

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2024
Richmond Youth Fire Academy

January-August, 2024

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