Students will receive NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II training in only two weeks! Experience a hands-on course preparing you for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations Level IFSAC Certification. This program emphasizes learning the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become a functioning member of a fire department. While at the Firefighter I and II Academy, the student's daily routine incorporates a fire department atmosphere into the training. Instruction includes required online pre-work, daily quizzes on cognitive information, classroom lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice on individual skills. The Firefighter I and II Academy students will respond on fire apparatus, perform vehicle extrication, participate in live interior and exterior fire evolutions, night drills, teamwork, and practice safety and accountability. At the conclusion of the two-week course, IFSAC certification testing is offered.
Enrollment in an Academy can only be accomplished by contacting in person by phone, at 620-728-4404. Fire Science Office Hours are M-F, 8 am - 5 pm CST.
A $250.00 deposit is required at the time of enrollment.
Contact 620-728-4404 for more information or email: mccandlessm@hutchcc.edu
Fire Academy Dates: Fall 2023
Firefighter I and II Academy: Online begins August 1, 2023. Face-to-face meets August 19, 2023 - September 1, 2023. (Registration is FULL and CLOSED)
Firefighter I and II Academy: Online begins August 31, 2023. Face-to-face meets October 7, 2023 - October 20, 2023. (Registration is: FULL and CLOSED)
Firefighter I and II Academy: Online begins September 24, 2023. Face-to-face meets November 4, 2023 - November 17, 2023. (Registration is: FULL and CLOSED)
Fire Academy Dates: Spring 2024
Firefighter I and II Academy: Online begins January 13, 2024. Face-to-face meets February 24, 2024 - March 8, 2024. (Registration is Full and Closed)
Firefighter I and II Academy: Online begins February 17, 2024. Face-to-face meets March 30, 2024 - April 12, 2024. (Registration is: Open)
Firefighter I and II Academy: Online begins March 23, 2024. Face-to-face meets May 4, 2024 - May 17, 2024. (Registration is Open)