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Smyrna Fire and Police Youth Academy

June 1 - 5, 2026

The Smyrna Fire and the Smyrna Police Departments are proud to announce a joint effort for the children of the Town of Smyrna.

  • Dates & Times:
    June 1 - 5, 2026
    Monday through Thursday: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
    Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
  • Graduation:
    Friday at 11:00 A.M.
  • Ages: Open to students currently between the ages of 8 and 13.
  • Class Limit: 50 students
  • Main Location:
    Smyrna Fire Station #2 located on Fitzhugh Blvd.

2026 Youth Academy Information Packet:
Includes Application, Waiver, Authorization, Release, and Daily Schedule

Download Information Packet
Application & Fee
  • A fee of $40.00 is required. Participants will be provided with lunch Monday through Thursday.
  • Fees can be paid by check or Venmo. If paying by Venmo, please include your child’s name and “Academy” in the “what’s this for?” line.
  • Checks must be made payable to the Town Of Smyrna and delivered to or mailed to:
    Smyrna Police Department
    Attn: Marsha Southerland
    400 Enon Springs Rd. East
  • We no longer accept cash at the Police Department. If you need to pay with cash, please pay at the Treasury Department at Town Hall, then bring or mail the receipt, along with the application, to the Police Department.
  • A liability release allowing treatment of injuries and transportation for facility tours is required. All applications must be notarized. A notary is available at the Police Department or Fire Administration Building.
Venmo Payment

If paying by Venmo, please include your child’s name and “Academy” in the “what’s this for?” line.

Town Of Smyrna Venmo QR Code
Purpose and Safety
  • The sessions follow a summer camp-style agenda with a mix of outside and inside activities.
  • The purpose of the academy is to interact with children in a positive way and demonstrate the activities that both departments use on a daily basis.
  • The number one focus is safety in the daily lives of children in situations involving both fire and police services.
  • In every event, the child's safety is the number one concern. At no point will the children be using any tool or apparatus without adult supervision.
Attire
  • Children are encouraged to dress comfortably. Shoes, shorts, and T-shirts are recommended.
  • There will be a water day, and on that day children should wear clothing that can get wet.
Meals and Water
  • Lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday. Drinks will be provided for lunch.
  • Water will be furnished during activities. Please allow your child to bring a reusable water bottle every day and write your child’s name on it.
Deadline and Questions
  • All applications are due by 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 4, 2026. If maximum capacity is reached before that date, no additional applications will be accepted.
  • For questions, contact Marsha Southerland at 615-267-5535 or Tiffany Lawson at 615-459-9735 ext. 7503.
Subject and Class Descriptions
  • Communications: Focuses on police and fire dispatch, including a tour of the 911 center and the Smyrna Police Department.
  • Safety: Covers fire safety, personal safety, abduction avoidance, water safety, and other ways to help children stay safe.
  • Personal Protective Equipment / SCBA: Students practice donning fire gear and learn about the materials and components, including air packs.
  • Police Patrol, Detectives, K-9 Officers, and Firefighter Demos: Demonstrations from multiple divisions, including volunteer participation, fingerprinting, K-9 presentations, and fire equipment demonstrations.
  • CPR: Students will participate in an approved CPR course and demonstrate CPR on mannequins.
  • Apparatus Demonstration: A show-and-tell format that lets students interact with emergency service personnel and equipment.
  • Escape Plans: Students will discuss fire escape planning and develop plans for their own homes.
  • Water Day: Includes water activities at the Fire Hall. Please send a towel and shoes that can get wet. Swimsuit/trunks or shorts and a T-shirt are acceptable. If sending sunscreen, please send aerosol type.
  • Field Day: Held at Lee Victory Memorial Recreation Park, Shelter #1, with activities including K9, hose games, fire extinguishers, LifeFlight, TWRA exhibits, SWAT, MTEMC demo, EMS, dodgeball, and playground time.
  • Graduation: Students will receive certificates of completion, and parents are invited to attend the slideshow presentation and graduation.
Daily Schedule Highlights
  • Day One: Registration, Introduction, Communications and 911 Center, Booking Photos, 911 Demonstration, Safety, SCBA Demonstration, Fire, CPR, Fire Gear, and Thermal Cameras. 
  • Day Two: Special Weather Guest, Narcotics, Crime Scene, Detectives, Traffic Division with Golf Carts, and Patrol Unit.
  • Day Three - Water Day: Apparatus Day featuring Engines and TeleSquirt, followed by Water Day at the Fire Hall.
  • Day Four - Field Day: Lee Victory Park activities include K-9, Hose Games, Fire Extinguishers, Life Flight, TWRA Boat Simulator, TWRA Animal Trailer, SWAT, MTEMC Demo, EMS, and afternoon field activities. Students should be dropped off AND picked up at Lee Victory Memorial Recreation Park located at 102 Sam Ridley Parkway East. We will meet at Shelter #1 (near the football field).
  • Day Five: SOAC Animal Demonstration and Graduation with slideshow and presentation of certificates.