Citizen’s Fire Academy
The Bedford Fire Department offers an opportunity to citizens that live or work in the city to learn more about their fire department. The Academy is offered twice a year and meets one evening per week for twelve weeks. More than twenty informative topics will be instructed by firefighters with some hands-on activities allowing the recruit opportunities to experience the firefighter's job. During and after completion of the class, the recruit will be allowed to ride-out with the firefighters during emergency calls. Recruits must be at least 18 years old, live or work in Bedford to attend the Academy. The tuition is free. The recruit must attend at least nine classes to graduate. Applications are available at each Bedford fire station. Information is available by contacting 817-952-2509.
Bedford Citizen’s Fire Academy is a great opportunity for persons that reside or work in the City of Bedford who want to know more about their fire department.
For a Downloadable copy of our informational Brochure and application, click here.
Topics include:
Fire Service History - Organization Structure
- Fire Station Tour
- Emergency Apparatus and Equipment
- Fire Operations
- Emergency Medical Operations (EMS)
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Explosive Response
- Search and Rescue (Demonstration)
- Protective Clothing (Hands-on)
- Self-Contained-Breathing-Apparatus (SCBA) (Hands-on)
- Crash Victim Extrication (Demonstration)
- Recruiting, Certification and Training
- Portable Fire Extinguishers (Hands-on)
- Emergency Management and Preparedness
- Fire and Arson Investigations
- Accelerant Detection (K-9 Team)
- Community Services
- Fire Safety Education
- EMS Helicopter (Landing)
- Hands on Demonstrations
- Ride out with Firefighters and Medics
- Alumni Association
When: The Academy is twice a year and meets one evening per week for twelve weeks.
Where: The Academy meets at the Central Fire Station, 1816 Bedford Road.
Tuition: Free
Minimum Requirements: Recruits must be at least 18 years old, live or work in Bedford to attend the Academy.
For information on the Bedford Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association Click here
For More Information, Contact:
Kirt White, Fire Marshal,
Office/Voicemail 817-952-2509
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