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  • I do hereby acknowledge and understand that in my participation in the Jonesboro Fire Department Citizen’s Fire Academy, I may be using a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), firefighter bunker gear and firefighting tools and equipment. I also acknowledge that with my participation, I may be lifting or moving objects up to and possibly exceeding 100lbs; climbing ladders, as well as being exposed to heights, live fire, and elevated temperatures. I understand that all activities in the Citizen’s Fire Academy are voluntary, and that I may choose not to participate in any activity I feel uncomfortable with. I also hereby acknowledge that a doctor’s physical is not required; however, if I possess any injury or ailments such as asthma or similar conditions, previous back, neck or joint injuries, I will consult my personal physician before my enrolment in the Jonesboro Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy.

    In consideration of the benefits that I will receive from my participation in the Jonesboro Fire Department Citizen’s Fire Academy, sponsored by the City of Jonesboro Fire Department, I do hereby release the City of Jonesboro, its firefighters, fire officers, public officials, agents, servants, employees and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, action and cause of action which I may hereafter have on account of any and all injuries and damage to me and my property, or my death, arising out of related to any happening or occurrence while I am participating in the Citizen’s Fire Academy. For the same consideration, I agree to forever hold the City of Jonesboro and said persons harmless from any liability, claim, demands, actions or cause of action. In signing this statement, I acknowledge that I have reviewed the overview of activities included in The Jonesboro Fire Departments Citizen’s Fire Academy application and recognize the risks those activities entail.

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