Citizens Fire Academy

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Citizens Fire Academy is a free program that focuses on the day-to-day operations of the College Station Fire Department. The academy is offered each spring and meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30–9:30 p.m., plus a Saturday session that features a live fire exercise.

The Citizens Fire Academy 2024 application period is now closed.

Participants must be at least 18 years old AND live or work in the Brazos Valley.

Administration of the Fire Department
Tour of Facilities
Fire Behavior / Ladders
Tour of the 911 Dispatch System
Hiring Process for Firefighters
Fire Engines / Ambulance Familiarization
Hazardous Materials Program
Vehicle Extrication
Fire Hoses and Ventilation
Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement
Fire Safety Education
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Incident Command System
Ride Outs with Fire Engines and Ambulances
CPR Training / First Aid / Stop the Bleed
Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association
Community Action Response Team (CART)

Jan. 30 - CSFD 101/Gear Measurements

Feb. 6 - SCBA/Radios/Fit Tests

Feb. 13 - HazMat

Feb. 20 - Wildland Urban Interface/Gear Distribution

Feb. 27 - Science/Arson/Suppression

Mar. 5 - EMS/First Aid/CPR

Mar. 12 - Spring Break/No CFA

Mar. 19 - Ladder Climb

Mar. 26 - Vehicle Extrication

Apr. 2 - Hose Night

Apr. 9 - Maze and Smoke House

Apr. 13 - Live Burn

Apr. 16 - CART/Rehab/Peer Support

Apr. 23 - Graduation

2024 Application Closed

Citizens Fire Academy is not an official firefighting training program. For those interested in becoming a firefighter and would like more information about the process, please email [email protected] or call 979.764.3705.

City of College Station

Citizens Fire Academy