Fire Academy
The PCFD 13 Combined Volunteer Fire Academy is an intensive 15 weeks program that runs two nights a week, and every weekend. The Academy offers students the opportunity to learn from a network of fire instructors from area fire departments and also utilizes various training facilities in the Pierce County region and the Washington State Fire Training Academy in North Bend.
The Academy program is held twice a year.
Textbooks are available through the Academy and may be obtained once course registration is verified. An Academy duty shirt will be provided, but students are expected to provide their own PPE.
Students graduate with the minimum requirements for volunteer firefighters, including IFSAC certifications in Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations.
Prerequisite: Students must be 18 years old and must have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must be able to read and write the English language fluently enough to perform the duties of a firefighter and Washington State EMT. Applicants must have a valid Washington State Driver’s license and a history of safe driving. Must also have successfully passed Public Safety First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR prior to the start of the Academy. For those who do not possess this as a minimum, you will be required to attend these courses prior to the first day of class.
CVA 09-01 Combined Academy began in April 2009 and included recruits from Pierce County Fire Districts 13, 14, 17 and 18. These Districts encompass the following communities: Browns Point-Dash Point, Riverside, South Pierce and Orting. Click to view:
CVA 09-02 Combined Academy began in September 2009 and includes recruits from Pierce County Fire Districts 13, 14, and 15/17.
Contact for Application Packet cmccollum@piercefire13.org
