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 2023 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)

Week 1 - Opening Night

Week 2 - Suppression/Overhaul, Hazmat, & Extinguishers

Week 3 - EMS

Week 4 - SCBA, Fit Tests, & Radio Communications

Week 5 - Wildland Urban Interface & Extrication Prep

Week 6 - Spring Break, No Class

Week 7 - Arson, CSFD Administration, Fire Behavior, & Gear Distribution

Week 8 - Vehicle Extrication Fleet

Week 9 - Ladder Climb

Week 10 - Hose Night

Week 11 - Maze and Smoke House

Week 12 - Live Burn at TEEX

Week 13 - Hands-Only CPR/Stop the Bleed

Week 14 - Graduation

Week 15 - CPR/First Aid (Optional)

Week 16 - CART/Rehab Training (Optional)

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