The Citizens Fire Academy of Sheboygan gives citizens the opportunity to learn firsthand about the Sheboygan Fire Department’s operations. The curriculum will be a series of lectures and hands-on training similar to that of a recruit firefighter.
The Academy runs for 9 (nine) weeks with classes held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays August 31 – October 26, 2022. Eight weeks will include education and the ninth week will be graduation with families allowed to attend. Class size will be based on the ability to provide effective training.
All classes will be held at the City of Sheboygan Fire Department’s Headquarters, Station #3 (1326 N. 25th St) unless otherwise specified. Off-site locations/visits may be made for relevant curriculum. Topics will include: Orientation, Department Overview/History, Emergency Medical Operations, SCBA, Search and Rescue, Fire Ground Operations, Fire Investigations/Inspections, Home Fire Safety, Fire Extinguishers, Technical Rescue, Incident Command/MABAS/Administration and Scenarios.
To view the application requirements and the application, please click here.