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.

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)

Feb. 4 - Opening Night

Feb. 11 - Suppression/Overhaul, Hazmat, & Extinguishers

Feb. 18 - EMS

Feb. 25 - SCBA, Fit Tests, & Radio Communications

March 3 - Wildland Urban Interface & Extrication Prep

March 10 - Spring Break, No Class

March 17 - Arson, CSFD Administration, Fire Behavior, & Gear Distribution

March 24 - Vehicle Extrication Fleet

March 31 Ladder Climb

April 7 - Hose Night

April 14 - Maze and Smoke House

April 18 - Live Burn at TEEX

April 21 - Hands-Only CPR/Stop the Bleed

April 28 - Graduation

May 5 & 12 - CPR/First Aid (Optional)

May 19 & 26 - 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 csfire@cstx.gov or call 979.764.3705.

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