Fire Training Academy

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Tuition includes: cost of 13 academic credit hours (based on residency) and academy non-credit fee.
Equipment rental, uniform and lab fees:
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.
All forms must be dropped off at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center by May 12, 2023, for the Summer Academy and Aug. 9, 2023 for the Fall Academies. You must make an appointment to turn in your complete application packet. Drop‐off is by appointment only. Email mary.fresch@tri‐c.edu to schedule a time.
Do not make an appointment until all requirements are completed, including passing the physical fitness assessment. Appointments are scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Email mary.fresch@tri-c.edu to schedule a time.
11-WEEK, FALL DAY ACADEMY
Aug. 28, 2023 - Nov. 10, 2023
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays -
8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Mandatory Orientation: Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 from 8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Mandatory Face Piece Testing: Friday, Aug. 25, 2023
17-WEEK FALL NIGHT ACADEMY
Aug. 29, 2023 - Dec. 16, 2023
Tuesdays & Thursdays-
6-10 p.m.
Saturdays-
8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Mandatory Orientation - Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 - 8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Mandatory Face Piece Testing - Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023
The application will open June 1 for the Fall Academies. All steps in the process must be completed in order to be accepted. Applications are taken on a first come, first served basis.