Are you interested in learning about disaster response or emergency management?  Would you like to gather more information about one of the fastest growing professions in the emergency response field?

The Plainfield Emergency Management Agency is seeking individuals ages 14-20 who are interested in learning about the wide variety of emergency response and preparedness skills in the field of emergency management. 

Participants will get first-hand experience working with emergency management, police, fire and EMS professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to explore these career areas as you take part in emergency management techniques, planning and first response capabilities applicable to many other professions.

Those interested must fill out an application, pass a background check and obtain their parents’ permission to participate.

Applications can be obtained at one of two information nights at the Plainfield Emergency Management Agency, W. 23825 Mill St., Plainfield:

• 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30
• 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6

For more information, visit www.plainfieldexplorers.org

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