Youth learn about emergency and medical services

Counselors and campers gathered for a photo at the South Whitehall Township Emergency Services Youth Camp June 10-14. Tyler Malay, battalion chief, and Xavier Rivas, firefighter, both with Woodlawn Fire Department, campers Micha, Sara, Gage, Sophia, Kaya, Kaitlyn, Emma, Madison, Jayden, (back) Adam Cramsey, battalion chief, and Daniel Luxenberg, firefighter, both with Woodlawn Fire Department, campers Purvi, Dana, Katya, Garrett, Isaac, Josiah, Isabella, Gavin, Casey, Bowie, Elijah, and Upper Macungie Fire Safety Inspectors Jamie Keenhold and Douglas Nothstein took part.

Camper Sophia knocks down a traffic cone using a water hose from Woodlawn Engine 32 during the timed obstacle course at the South Whitehall Township Emergency Services Youth Camp. Camper Kaya awaits her turn. Woodlawn Firefighters Daniel Luxenberg, Xavier Rivas, and Mike DePrill supervised.

Camper Sophia encourages camper Kaya to run faster during the timed obstacle course at the South Whitehall Township Emergency Services Youth Camp.

Under the watchful eye of South Whitehall Police Officer Matt Carney, camper Sophia takes aim at a target with an Airsoft rifle at the Emergency Services Youth Camp held June 10-14.

Campers Madison and Bowie “rescue” a victim from a dwelling “fire” at the South Whitehall Township Emergency Services Youth Camp.

Upper Macungie Township Fire Safety Inspector Jamie Keenhold monitors campers Sara and Katya as they “rescue” a victim from a dwelling fire at the Emergency Services Youth Camp.

Campers Sara and Katya perform CPR on a “victim” rescued from a “dwelling fire” at the Emergency Services Youth Camp.

PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDA Woodlawn Firefighter helps camper Isabella adjust a self contained breathing apparatus face piece at the South Whitehall Township Emergency Services Youth Camp.

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