Crime & Safety

Applications Being Accepted for Citizens Fire & Rescue Academy

All applications are due by Aug. 23.

Applications are now being accepted for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department’s 9-week long Citizens Fire & Rescue Academy.  

The academy exposes residents to fire suppression, emergency medical services, training, recruitment, special operations, and more.

Applications are being accepted until August 23 or until the 25-member class is filled. Classes start on September 19 and will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at various locations.

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To sign up for the free program, you must be 18 years of age and apply online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/cfa.

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