NexGen Fire Academy returns in June, registration opens April 2

Graphic courtesy of Botetourt Co. By Matt de Simone   Botetourt County Fire & EMS will once again host its NexGen Fire Academy this summer, offering local youth, both girls and boys, a hands-on introduction to firefighting and emergency services. Registration for the one-day academy opens at 10 a.m. April 2, with the event scheduled for June 13. Officials say space is limited and encourage families to sign up early. The program is open to students entering first through 12th grades and is designed to give participants a behind-the-scenes look at public safety careers while building teamwork and leadership skills....

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