The next semester of the Citizen Fire Academy has been set for February 7-April 17. Classes will be held on Thursday nights from 6:30pm-9:30pm. No class will be held during Spring Break (March 17). The classes will be held at Rockwall Fire Station #2 located at 920 Rockwall Parkway. Applications are currently being accepted and are available at the Rockwall Fire Department and Rockwall City Hall.
Rockwall Citizen’s Fire Academy is a great opportunity for persons that reside or work in the City of Rockwall who want to know more about their fire department. Some of the topics include:
- Fire Service History
- Organization Structure
- Emergency Apparatus and Equipment
- Fire Operations
- Emergency Medical Operations (EMS)
- Special Rescue Operations
- Search and Rescue (Demonstration)
- Protective Clothing (Hands-on)
- Self-Contained-Breathing-Apparatus (SCBA) (Hands-on)
- Portable Fire Extinguishers (Hands-on)
- Extrication (Demonstration)
- Recruiting and Certification
- Fire and Arson Investigations
- Community Services
- Fire Safety Education
- Ride out with Firefighters
- Alumni Association
The Academy is a beneficial exercise for citizens and firefighters alike, allowing each to learn from the other. There are several opportunities for hands-on experience.
Attendance is open to anyone living or working in the County of Rockwall. Applicants should have a clear criminal history and must be at least 18 years of age. There is no charge for the course.
