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Western Springs opens registration for First Responder Citizen Academy

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Western Springs | wikipedia.org

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The Western Springs Police Department and the Department of Fire & EMS are offering an eight-week First Responder Citizen Academy. The program aims to give residents and business owners a closer look at the daily work of emergency response personnel in the Village.

The academy will run on Thursdays from September 11 to October 30, 2025, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sessions will be held at Village Hall, located at 740 Hillgrove Ave.

Participation is open to anyone aged 18 or older who lives or owns a business in Western Springs. There is no cost to attend. Registration details can be found online at wsprings.com/citizenacademy.

Those interested in learning more about the program or with specific questions can contact Sgt. Church by email at kchurch@wsprings.com.

"Thursdays Sept 11 – Oct 30, 2025

6 – 8 pm

Village Hall, 740 Hillgrove Ave

Open to residents and business owners, aged 18 and older. Free of charge."

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