MACOMB FIRE ACADEMY

Macomb's Fire Academy is offered as a ten-week (full-time) or thirty-five week (part-time) course utilizing the State of Michigan Office of Firefighter Training curriculum. The Basic Academy includes certification in live fire training, confined space rescue, emergency egress, water rescue, vehicle extrication, basic rope rescue, and vehicle operation. Successful completion also earns a state Firefighter I & II certification which is a hiring requirement by municipalities.

Pre-Requisites

At least 18 years of age
High school graduate or GED
GPA 2.0 or higher
Complete physical examination
COMPASS reading comprehension exam. Test dates will be given at time of registration.
Successfully pass the Michigan Municipal League physical agility test. Test date will be given at the time of registration.

A $500 deposit is required at time of registration. Registration is scheduled on site at Macomb's East Campus. Payment by check, money order, or credit card is accepted.

Contact Leslie @ 586.498.4020 or email beswickl@Macomb.edu for registration information.

View the Fire Academy brochure.

FULL-TIME ACADEMY

The full-time Fire Academy meets 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday for a total of 10 weeks.

The Spring Fire Academy begins the first week of March each year concluding in mid-May.

The Fall Fire Academy begins the first week of September ending mid-November.

PART-TIME ACADEMY

Macomb's part-time Fire Academy meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm plus 2 - 4 Saturdays each month from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

The part-time academy is a 35 week program starting the first week of September and concluding in mid-May.

FLICKR PHOTOS

View Macomb’s Fire Academy 53 on Flickr!

Rappelling off a building, vehicle extrication, working in foam, and climbing a 100 foot ladder, are some of the photos showing skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the fire protection field.