2010 Introduction to the Fire Service

2010 Introduction to the Fire Service

Connecticut Fire Academy announces the 2010 Introduction to the Fire Service. This exciting program will focus on introducing youth ages 14-17 to the Fire Service. There will be two individual sessions offered June 21-26, 2010 for ages 16 and 17 and July 12-17, 2010 for ages 14 and 15. This program is held in a "camp" type atmosphere. Each student will reside at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor locks for the duration of the course. Meals and lodging are included in the tuition. All applicants must be affiliated with a Municipal Fire Department and the department Chief and applicant’s parent must sign the application. Firefighter protective clothing is required for the program which includes a helmet, bunker coat, firefighter gloves, bunker pants with boots, safety glasses and work gloves.

Applications must be returned by April 15, 2010. Do not send payment with the application, you will be invoiced when accepted into the appropriate program.

For additional information and a student application click HERE.