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This past week about 700 kids learned what it takes to be a firefighter.
Carmel firefighters organize the massive event each year. Firefighter Tim Griffin says it takes about 40 to 45 off-duty firefighters and their families to volunteer each day in order to host the day camp.
On Tuesday, Prairie Trace Elementary students were able to take part in the annual day camp held by the Carmel Fire Department. (Photo provided)
Griffin said the camp gives kids a chance to be active and also learn fire safety. They participate in several obstacle courses and mock training exercises with firefighters by their side.
One firefighter is even taking extra steps to make sure all the kids get the full experience. Jordan Cox partnered with a camper named Logan. Logan must use a wheelchair, but that would make most of the activities impossible for him, so Cox carried Logan through the exercises and obstacles.