DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FIRE ACADEMY

Learn The Skills For Fighting Fires

Firefighters fill an important role in the Army. In the Department of Defense Fire Academy, you will learn all of the techniques used to fight fires both in the military and civilian worlds.

During this AIT, you will learn the following skills:

• Fire Protection Fundamentals
• Fire Behavior
• Fire Alarm Communications
• Building Construction
• Fire Prevention
• Emergency Medical Care
• Responder Skills
• Structural Firefighting Principles
• Forcible Entry
• Ropes, Knots and Rescue Practices
• Rescue Activities and Vehicle Extrication
• Ladder and Ventilation Practices
• Structural Fire Ground Operations
• Water Supplies
• Hazardous Material Responder
• Aircraft Rescue Firefighting

When you complete this school, you will receive the certification of Firefighter II (hazardous material awareness and operations level) and Airport Rescue Firefighter. All classes in this school are college accredited, totaling 24 semester hours. The course is also Department of Defense accredited, which will benefit you throughout your military and civilian careers.