Fayette County announces fall fire academy

The Citizens’ Fire Academy is a 10-week program designed to educate and inform citizens about the demanding field of fire, emergency services and emergency management. Students will achieve a greater understanding of the inner workings of the department. The academy will be ten weeks in length, one night per week, on Thursday’s from 6:30 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. The instruction includes practical demonstrations that all participants are encouraged to participate in. However, because of the voluntary nature of the program, physical limitations of applicants will not be considered a reason for exclusion from the academy. The next class starts on August 16, 2018 so if you wish to sign up for the Citizens Fire Academy please email [email protected] for an application. There are limited seats available and applicants should reside in unincorporated Fayette County or the Towns of Tyrone, Brooks, or Woolsey.

“This is a great opportunity to see and feel the rigors of a job in Fire & Emergency Services. The men and women of the department go to great lengths every single day to make Fayette County a safe place to live and visit. Come see what it takes to work in this demanding field.” Fire Chief David Scarbrough