San Benito's citizen academy offers real-world emergency skills

SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Benito Fire Department is hosting the 'SBFD Citizens Academy' to educate and demonstrate to locals what it is like to be a firefighter.

The academy will be happening every Thursday for the next four weeks from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Station One, located at 1201 S. Sam Houston Ave.

"We are going to show you the skills of how to use our fire extinguishers. How to put on our gear, and even show some first aid. A bunch of fun stuff that can help you in the real world," said Captain Jose Perez with San Benito FD in a social media post.

Participants 18 and older are invited to join.