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.
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:
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
- 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

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.
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.
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
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
