Citizens' Fire Academy
A Program provide by the Sugar Land Fire Department
The Sugar Land Fire Department would like you to accept a very special invitation to attend.
The CFA Class #9 application period will be in November/December 2011. The class will be held in January and February 2012.
Contact Fire Department
- Email Fire Trent Herrod
- TEL: 281-275-2859
- FAX: 281.275.2850
- Fire Administration Offices
10405 Corporate Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Experience Bravery
Fire fighting has become a highly advanced science, but it’s still a profession for just the bravest among us. In truth, there is much, much more to the Sugar Land Fire department than fighting fires. Like training for terrorism events, emergency medical care, and providing smoke alarms for our citizens in need.
The Citizens' Fire Academy has a limited enrollment. You'll put on protective fire fighting gear, learn about fire strategy and tactics and practice the basics of life saving.
Hands-On Education
Have you ever wondered what the Sugar Land Fire Department is all about?
Have you ever asked yourself why do firefighters do the things they do, take the risks they take? Did you ever question how you would react in an emergency situation? Are you sure your smoke alarms are in the right location? Can you choose and use the right fire extinguisher? If a family member had a heart attack in your home, could you help them?
Every year hundreds of school children visit the Sugar Land Fire Department and ask many of these questions. Often times the adults who accompany them state that they wish they knew more about firefighting and safety.
The members of the Sugar Land Fire Department feel it’s time to better inform the citizens of Sugar Land about the workings of the department.
* The only requirement(s) are that you can commit to attending this ten-week program, you must be at least 18-years-old and either live or work in Sugar Land.
Sign up for Citizen's Fire Academy e-mail updatesCitizens' Fire Academy #9: Curriculum Overview
Dates, Time and Location
The classes are held at the Fire Administration building located at 10405 Corporate Dr. Thursday nights from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm unless otherwise indicated. The Saturday, September 12 will be at the fire administration building from 8 am-1 pm. The Saturday, October 3rd will be held at the Ft. Bend Cty. Fire field in Richmond from 8 am-3 pm
Current Schedule
Orientation - Thursday, Aug. 19 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fire Administration Offices
Session #1 - Thursday, Aug. 26 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fire Administration Offices
Session #2 - Thursday, Sept. 2 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fire Administration Offices
Session #3 - Thursday, Sept. 9 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fire Administration Offices
Session #4 - Thursday, Sept. 16 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fire Administration Offices
Session #5 - Thursday, Sept. 23 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fire Administration Offices
Session #6 - Thursday, Sept. 30 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fire Administration Offices
Session #7 - Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.| Ft. Bend Fire Training Field, Richmond, Tx.
Session #8 - Graduation - Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. | Fire Administration Offices
Fire Department Organization & History
Brief history of the department to include pictures of the Model-T and apparatus in need of preservation. Explanations will be given of the organization of the department (operations, prevention, emergency management) number of stations, apparatus, personnel, work schedules and special teams.
Fire Communications
Students will learn about 911 and will tour the Communication Center.
Fire Science
Students will review the basics of fire science that is critical in a firefighters role.
Protective Equipment
The students will see demonstrations and discuss use and limitations of firefighter protective equipment including bunker gear and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs).
Apparatus & Equipment
Students will experience fire apparatus and equipment up close and hands-on.
EMS/Rescue
Our current EMS capabilities will be discussed as well as include a vehicle extrication scenario to allow students hands-on experiences.
First Aid/CPR
This session will show students the American Heart Association- Friends & Family CPR (non credentialed) basics as well as first aid.
Firefighter Requirements & Recruitment
Students will learn what is required to become a firefighter, EMT and what it takes to continue as well as the training and specialized training firefighters go through.
Students will also be introduced to the recruiting and hiring practices as well as demonstrations of the physical abilities test.
Fire Prevention
Students will learn about all aspects of fire prevention, basic arson investigation techniques, business inspections and hear of some of the tools and curriculum currently being offered by the Community Preparedness Office.
Fire Extinguisher Training
This is a hands-on opportunity for students to learn proper fire extinguisher use & safety.
Disaster Preparedness
Students will be given an overview of the Emergency Management section of the department. The session will also include hurricane and storm preparedness. Incident Command - Students will learn the basics of how the fire personnel handle incidents and what "ICS" is all about.
Fire Ground Strategies & Tactics
Fire personnel will demonstrate offensive and defensive fire attack, search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul as well as allow students hands-on opportunities at the Richmond Fire Field. The session will include fire attack, search, operating in a smoke filled environment as a final scenario.
Graduation
Celebration of applicants who successfully completed the Academy. Presentation of certificates as well as time for photos, food and fun.