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 state 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.   The 09-01 Combine 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 the 09-01 Academy Schedule. The 09-02 Combined Academy began in September 2009. Contact for Application Packet: cmccollum@piercefire13.org
EMT-Basic Course PCFD 13 will be sponsoring a (10 week) EMT Basic class starting January 12, 2010. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 1800 to 2200 hours and every Saturday from 0800 to 1700 hours. The class fee is $650 which includes textbooks and virtual classroom. Class size is limited to 28 seats on a first come, first served basis. Individuals that are active members of fire departments will have priority until December 15, 2009, when the class will be open to anyone meeting the prerequisites. Click to download Course Announcement. Successful completion of this course will meet the requirements to take the Washington State/ National Registry EMT examination. Test fees are not included in the course fee.
Prerequisite: Applicants must possess a valid Washington State drivers license, current CPR card (American Heart Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer), be 18 years or older. All students must furnish proof of a current TB test and HBV vaccination. Fire departments or sponsoring organizations must provide proof of background checks. Each student must bring copies of the required documentation to the first day of class. Students will also be required to furnish their own stethoscope, BP cuff, and penlight and bring them to the first day of class. Click to complete Class Registration Form No refunds will be given after the first week of class. All refunds will have the text book cost deducted from the refund amount. The class schedule will be posted soon. For further information contact: Cliff McCollum @ 253-952-4776 cmccollum@piercefire13.org Karen Whitney @ 253-922-0944 kwhitney@cityofmilton.net