The Wichita Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy is designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency medical operations and to promote citizen interaction with Wichita Fire Department firefighters. The program will enhance awareness of the department’s capabilities and limitations; develop realistic expectations of response times from point of dispatch; develop cooperative relationships between firefighters and the citizens of Wichita and encourage participations to become more aware of the dangers of fire and benefits of fire prevention.

Citizens' Fire Academy - Spring 2009

  
Requirements

Citizens must be at least 18 years of age and live in the City of Wichita.   All applicants must submit to a background check and must sign a waiver releasing the City of Wichita of all liabilities while participating in the Academy.  There is no charge to participants.

Class dates and location 

The course is 10 weeks long, 3 hours per session, and will be held at the Wichita Fire Department Training Academy on Thursdays and a Saturday. Several sessions will be held at City Fire Stations.   The classes will start on May 7th at 6:30 pm and run through 9:30 pm.

Topics included in schedule Topics

• WFD History/Introductions
• Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention: Inspection/Public Education & Fire Investigations
• Dispatch (911) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
• SCBA-Search and Rescue
• Heavy Rescue/Hazardous Materials
• Vehicle Extrication
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Hose Evolutions 
• Simulated Fire Evolutions 
• Graduation

To Register

Fill out the Spring 2009 Citizen's Fire Academy Registration Form Here

For More Information

Contact the Wichita Fire Department Fire Prevention Division at 268-4466 for more information.