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Kettering Citizens Fire Academy

Fire Rescue logo Welcome to the Kettering Citizens Fire Academy (KCFA). The KCFA is a free, eight-week program designed to help interested citizens learn about firefighting, emergency medical services (EMS) and the Kettering Fire Department. The KCFA also showcases the volunteer opportunities within the Kettering Fire Department, including administrative positions and volunteer firefighting.

The classes take a couple of evening hours a week, spread over eight weeks. Classes are scheduled in the spring and fall, and there is no charge to attend. Learn more...
		Learning about fire hose operations.

As a student, you will learn about firefighting, EMS and volunteer positions open within the Fire Department and more. Learn more...
		Students receiving instruction from a firefighter.

Here is what some of our students say:

“I signed up for the academy out of curiosity. No question was too dumb, and the instructors never got bored giving the answers.”

“I was impressed by the caliber of professionals teaching the class.”

“They always displayed the utmost courtesy and professionalism to the citizens.”