Fire Training Academy

• Classroom training and hands-on skill development
• Day or evening fire training academies to fit your schedule
• Earn 12 college credits toward an Associate of Applied Science degree while in the Fire Training Academy
• Training facilities include firehouse, fire apparatus, a two-story Class A burn building, training tower, dual burn trailers and confined-space rescue prop
• Financial aid and scholarship opportunities available for qualified students
• EMS and paramedic training available on campus
• Degree and advanced-training opportunities

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years or older
• Mandatory attendance for duration of the academy
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with full driving privileges
• In good health as documented by physical exam signed by licensed physician and copy of medical insurance coverage
• Successfully pass background check
• Successfully pass Physical Agility Test
• Completion of NIMS 100, 200 and 700 (Visit FEMA website to take courses)
• Current CPR/BLS Card

• Cuyahoga County residents: $3,594.48*
• Out-of-county residents: $3,948.96*

Tuition includes: cost of 12 academic credit hours (based on residency) and academy non-credit fee.

Equipment rental, uniform and lab fees:

• PPE and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): $800
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) only: $575
• One academy polo required for classroom, two t-shirts, one sweatshirt: $115
• Required books:
• Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response which includes Navigate 2 Preferred Access, Fourth Edition (ISBN: 9781284151299): approximately $145 if purchased at the Western Campus Bookstore.
• Lab Fees: $100

View cost of attendance information

You must complete all the following actions to be accepted into the Fire Training Academy. There is no specific order that the following actions must be completed. We encourage applicants to work on all actions simultaneously. View all details in the application process.

Email hedy.hemlick@tri-c.edu to schedule a time to drop off all forms at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center by the following days:

• Dec. 23, 2026 - Spring 2027 Night Academy
• Jan. 29, 2027 - Spring 2027 Day Academy

Do not make an appointment until all requirements are completed, including passing the physical fitness assessment. Appointments are scheduled Monday - Friday between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Email hedy.hemlick@tri-c.edu to schedule a time.

• Complete Online Fire Training Academy Application
• Become Current Tri-C Student
• Complete Placement Testing
• Secure Method of Payment
• Pre-Screenings: Physical Exam and Background Check
• Complete Physical Agility Test and Pay Fee
• Verify Medical Insurance
• Copy of NIMS 100, 200 and 700 Test Results
• Copy of CPR/BLS Card
• Verify Driver's License
• Complete Hold Harmless Agreement
• Schedule time to Drop Off Forms

Spring 2027 Night (17 Weeks)

Spring 2027 Day (11 Weeks)

Summer 2027 Day (8 Weeks)

Fall 2027 Day (11 Weeks)

Fall 2027 Night (17 Weeks)