Citizens Fire Academy

Potential candidates for the Citizens Fire Academy must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum age of 18
• Live in the Hudson School District
• Complete an application

The primary goal of the CFA is to foster a better relationship between the community and the Hudson Fire Department through training and utilizing the philosophy of a "two-way lectern".  It is envisioned that organization members will:

1. Gain an understanding of the operations of the Hudson Fire Department
2. Develop an awareness and appreciation of the various challenges and decisions faced daily by Volunteer Fire Department personnel
3. Participate in practical exercises designed to illustrate various situations a firefighter experiences while on a fire/rescue incident

The CFA is designed for adults to learn about how the fire department is organized and operates.  The CFA will meet one night a week and one 8 hour Saturday.  Actual instruction will last for seven weeks with a graduation being held on week seven.  Additional practical exercises may be available depending on group interest and availability.

Each night, CFA participants will learn about different aspects of the fire department ranging from emergency medical services to special rescue operations.  

                                                                      This is not a certification course.

Classes will begin August 7, 2019 at the fire department training room.

Topics covered will include:

Week 1:  Administration of the Fire Deparment, Incident Command

Week 2:  Fire Engines, Tools, First Responder Familiarization

Week 3:  Search and Rescue, Ladies Auxiliary, Rehab

Week 4:  Protective Equipment, SCBA, Search Tactics Exercise

Week 5:  Fire Extinquishers Live Fire

Week 6:  Hose Ops, Ladders, Vehicle Extrication, Search & Rescue ( Saturday 8 hours )

Week 7:  Graduation

CFA Application     Printable Info Sheet

For more information email:

CFA@HUDSONFIRERESCUE.ORG