Please note, this is not the Fire Trainee Academy.
If interested in becoming a Houston firefighter, please see the HFD Fire Trainee Employment Website by clicking here.
The Houston Fire Department Citizen's Fire Academy is designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency medical operations and to promote citizen interaction with Houston Fire Department firefighters and paramedics. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the department's capabilities and limitations; develop realistic expectations of response times from the point of dispatch; and to develop a cooperative relationship between firefighters and the citizens of Houston.
The twelve-week course will provide participants with an overview of the major units within the department as well as a general overview of firefighting and emergency medical services. It will provide a forum for firefighter-citizen exchange and dialogue.
Participants are encouraged to share their experiences to heighten the level of learning while in the Academy and are expected and encouraged to fully participate in the training.
Experienced fire and emergency medical personnel will teach the Citizen's Fire Academy curriculum. Participants will also experience firsthand what firefighters and paramedics do during a tour of duty.
Once you graduate from the CFA, you may have the opportunity to join the Citizens' Fire Academy Alumni Association. For more information about the HFD CFAAA, please visit their official website at www.hfdcfaaa.org
Minimum Qualifications:
21 years of age or older
Ability to pass a professional background investigation
Live or work in the City of Houston, or have a family member that works for the City of Houston.
US citizen or permanent resident alien
Tentative Schedule:
Class Introduction/ History of HFD
Tour the OEC (Office of Emergency Communications)
Drill Evolutions,
Use of Charged Line, Climb a ladder,
Learn operation of a fire apparatus Tour Administration,
Fleet Repair, Body Shop Ride at assigned fire stations Presentation on EMS, Arson, Fire Prevention
Ride at assigned fire station
Introduction to Special Equipment, Rescue, Haz-mat
Ride at assigned fire stations
Live Burn in burn building and flashover chamber
Graduation rehearsal, Introduction to HFD's CISM
Graduation
Due to a lack of applications returned by interested citizens, the February 2008 has been cancelled. The next class will be announced as soon as the dates are decided. For more information contact the HFD Public Information Office at 713-495-7906 or email alicia.white@cityofhouston.net, or visit the Citizens' Fire Academy Alumni official website at www.hfdcfaaa.org
The Houston Fire Department Citizen's Fire Academy is designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency medical operations and to promote citizen interaction with Houston Fire Department firefighters and paramedics. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the department's capabilities and limitations; develop realistic expectations of response times from the point of dispatch; and to develop a cooperative relationship between firefighters and the citizens of Houston. 
Participants are encouraged to share their experiences to heighten the level of learning while in the Academy and are expected and encouraged to fully participate in the training. 
Minimum Qualifications:
Due to a lack of applications returned by interested citizens, the February 2008 has been cancelled. The next class will be announced as soon as the dates are decided. For more information contact the HFD Public Information Office at 713-495-7906 or email