Firefighter Academy

January – May 2024

Wednesdays | 18:00-22:00

Saturdays | 08:00-17:00

Now Open for Enrollment

For active volunteers looking to become entry level qualified, enrollment for the 2024 Firefighter 1 Academy is now open. All Firefighter Academy students must be active CCF/R volunteers.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer with CCF/R, please visit the CCF/R Volunteer Program page. As a volunteer, you will be eligible to enter the Firefighter 1 course. Please allow an additional 1-2 weeks to complete Volunteer Program registration process prior to enrolling in Firefighter Academy.

Enroll by contacting FF/Paramedic Balstad, Lead 2024 Fire Academy Instructor through box below. For Course Schedule and required Pre-Course Work, continue scrolling.

Once enrolled, students will work with their CCF/R Mentors to schedule and confirm the following:

  • OSHA Fit Test Questionnaire & SCBA/N95 Fit Test
  • Bunker Gear pick-up, if not already issued

Enroll in 2024 Fire Academy

Email FF/Paramedic Balstad, Lead Academy Instructor

[email protected]

Firefighter 1 students

2024 Firefighter 1 Schedule

Please note: All highlighted classes are mandatory. Any absence from these days will result in a drop from the class. Please contact FF/Paramedic Logan Balstad with any questions and plan accordingly. Contact information can be found on the schedule below.

2024 Fire Academy Schedule

Pre-Course Work

Prior to class, the following Incident Command System (ICS) courses must be completed. These courses ensure the student has a foundational understanding of ICS Operations to build from in class.

  • ICS 100
  • ICS 200
  • ICS 700
  • ICS 800

Pre-Course Work – FEMA