Concord Kannapolis Rivalry Week

Bonfire Pep Rally
Decorated Gym with the Bell

Television Production Truck and inflatable
Great American Rivalry Series Link

Truck Team and Honor Guard

Presentation of the Colors at opening of Game

CHS Fire Academy Door Decoration

This week is a Concord Kannapolis Tradition and rivalry that has reached amazing proportions. This is the longest running High School Football Rivalry in the State of NC and this year celebrated its 80th anniversary. During this week there is a Canned food Drive, Bonfire, Parade, School decorating contest, and of course the Battle for the Bell. These are a few pictures of the crazy weeks activities.

Jostens Class Rings has something for the CHS Fire Academy

Jostens Class Rings has something for the CHS Fire Academy.
Ask your representative about what they have to offer.

Several Recruits have ordered their rings to look like this.

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Article on the CHS Fire Academy in the Fall issue of Carolina Fire Journal

Click the logo for the Carolina Fire Journal magazine

Click the Photo of the Black Widow
for the Carolina Fire Journal Story about the Wet Down

Fire Behavior Class - Fire Chemistry

Fire Tornado

OSFM Fire Behavior Lesson Plans Level 1

OSFM Fire Behavior Lesson Plans Level 2

AHA CPR Classes for the Intro to Public Safety classes

The Introduction to Public Safety classes spent several days with the American Heart Association CPR certification classes. Here are several good photos of the Practical Skills portion of the class.

Search For Victims with Full Personal Protective Gear

Feeling the way - making sure the hoselines do not cross

"Smooth Bump Bump - To The Pump"

Searching on and off the hoseline
with good crew communication and accountability

The tones hit. The Engine Crew was dispatched to the CHS Fire Academy Classroom on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010. There is a report of victims inside the structure.

With this Practical evolution with full PPE, Battalion 3 completes Search evolutions as a crew looking for victims with full PPE including SCBA with Nomex Hoods turned backwards to give low visibility and emphasize the "Feel" of searching as well as developing good communications and accountability.

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Middle School Counselors Visit CHS Fire Academy

Counselors with The Black Widow
Chief Ray Allen guides Counselor in full gear dragging Hose Dummy

Everyone Loves flowing water

CHSFA Officers lend assistance to the Counselor Recruits

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The CHS Fire Academy was visited on Tuesday October 12, 2010 by the Middle School Counselors from across Cabarrus County to learn first hand what our program was like and to find out what we offered. The visit was part of a 4 stop county wide tour call "Get on the Bus". The trip was designed to showcase 4 of the Career and Technical Education programs that Middle School Counselors need to be aware of so that they can advise their students about what is available in the High School programs throughout the county.

Assistant Chief Tabittha Beck Welcomed the Guests and spoke about her experiences with the program and also about SkillsUSA and our firefighter competition team.

Chief Randy Holloway of the Concord Department of Fire and Life Safety spoke about the role of the "Partner Agency" and explained that he felt that "This program is the single most important thing that has been done in the last 20 years by his department to promote the future of the Fire Service".

Captain Amber Cline spoke about her role as a Captain and her role as the Drill Commander on the Honor Guard.

Lieutenant Johnny Tucker spoke about his role as a member of the "Widow Keepers" and about our new Hose Family.

Battalion Chief Jake Swaim spoke about his role as the Battalion Chief and about the Presidential Physical Fitness program. His PT team demonstrated the "Square Pushups" that are a CHSFA trademark.

After a Question and Answer period, one of the Counselors volunteered to dress out in Turnout Gear including SCBA and dragged Hose the mannequin across the floor.

After the inside demonstration, all went out to see The Black Widow and get photos taken with it and to flow water from a section of hose attached to the Fire Hydrant.

Concord Fire and Life Safety provided children's Fire Helmets, Stickers, and Oven Sticks for all.

Thanks to all who were present and participated.

Chief Barlow