The College Station Citizen’s Fire Academy is a learning program for people who reside or work in the Brazos Valley and who want to know more about their fire department. It is our desire to increase awareness about the Fire Department with our local residents, so that these residents will become well-informed citizens who can become more involved with the long-term safety of our community. We will demonstrate the day to day operations of the Fire Department. We are committed to the community we serve and we are determined to be at the forefront of fire and injury prevention and rescue. The Academy involves 3 hours a week for twelve weeks.
----> CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Deadline for 2013 class has passed. Please check back in January 2014.
CLASSES
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 / CPR Training
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Incident Command System
Ride Outs with Fire Engines and Ambulances
CPR & First Aid will also be offered
WHEN
The Academy will be offered in the Spring and meets one evening per week for fourteen weeks. The Fire Academy is offered on Mondays, Feb. 25 - May, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. A Saturday session in May will culminate the Academy with a live fire drill.
WHERE
The Academy meets at several places: the College Station Fire Department Administration Building, the Community Emergency Operations Center; at our six fire stations, and at the Brayton Fire Training School.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Recruits must be at least 18 years old, live or work in the Brazos Valley to attend the Academy.
TO APPLY
----> Click here to apply online, or download the PDF form.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Public Education Officer
Office/Voice Mail: 979.764.3712