SCOTTSBURG, Ind. (WDRB) -- A group of Scottsburg children got hands-on experience with firefighters, first responders, and police.

Thursday and Friday marked the fifth year that children in Scott County have had the opportunity to see what firefighters do behind the scenes.

“I love it. It’s fun. If you wanna become a fire fighter this is the place to be," Braylon Merriman, a camp attendee, said.

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With a helicopter, basketball games, and waterslides, the kids look forward to this camp every summer. This year's fire camp was for ages eight to 15.

“I had an amazing time and I want to come back every year," Jaden Donohue, another camp attendee, said.

Campers also learned how to be safe around a fire.

“The Dalmatians help the horses stay calm when there is a fire and when the stray dogs try to hurt the horses," Elan Smith, camp attendee, said.

They also practiced CPR techniques and learned how to use a fire extinguisher, rope, and first-aid kit.

“I like being able to hang out with people and learn safety things," Julia Smith, a camp attendee, said.

Fire Chief James Richey said they wanted to also use the camp as a way to raise awareness for autism and support a family in the community.

"Every year, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger and bigger," Richey said Friday. "We collected money through shirt sales to be able to bless a family here locally. So that was a great success as well."

Buying a t-shirt for $20 was the only cost for the kids to attend the camp.

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