About the Program

The City of Greer Fire Department’s Citizens Fire Academy is a free nine-week course designed to introduce our citizens to the functions and daily operations of the City of Greer Fire Department. The academy provides both classroom and hands-on training, offering a fun and safe behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a firefighter. Participates will get the opportunity to tour The City’s fire stations and dispatch center, meet its firefighters and 911 personnel. During the course, participants will have a chance to wear personal protective equipment, extinguish a fire and participate on a ride-along, as well as learn CPR and home fire safety tips from professional firefighters.

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Citizens Fire Academy

Submitting Your Application for the Citizens Fire Academy

All applications must be completed and returned no later than Thursday, September 1, 2023. Submit your application one of the following ways:

Mail to:
City of Greer Fire Department
Attention: Julie Burgess
103 W Poinsett Street
Greer, SC 29650
Email to Julie Burgess

City of Greer 2023 Citizen's Fire Application

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Class Sessions

Class sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the City of Greer Fire Department Station 42, our training facility located at 1985 Hood Rd.

Space is limited so please apply today! Classes start September 21, 2023.

Class Schedule & Agendas

Session 1 · September 21, 2023 · 6:30pm · Station 42 · A Shift
•    Welcome to our Station
•    Organizational Structure
•    History of Fire Fighting & The City of Greer Fire Department
•    Qualifications to become a Fire Fighter & Continuing Ed/Training
•    Station 42 Tour

Session 2 · September 28, 2023 · 6:30pm · Station 42 · B Shift
•    Daily Activities & Community Activities
•    First Response Procedures – Medical Calls 
•    Community Fire Prevention 
•    Fire Marshal’s Office Duties & Responsibilities

Session 3 · September 30, 2023 · Saturday 9am – 11am · Station 42 ·  A Shift
•    American Heart Association Friends & Family CPR/AED Course

Will be offered based on interest must have at least 6 students - Must register with Julie Burgess

 Session 4 · October 5, 2023 · 6:30pm · Station 42 · C Shift
•    Fire Behavior
•    Fire Extinguishers – use fire extinguisher prop
•    Hose, Nozzles and Appliances – play with the water

Session 5 · October 12, 2023 · 6:30pm · Station 42 · A Shift
•    Home Fire Safety Tips -  Fire Prevention Week Oct 8-14, 2023
•    Safe driving – seat belts and car seats 
•    Slips, Trips and Falls, Etc – Accident prevention

Session 6 · October 19, 2023 · Station 41 HQ · B Shift
•    Station 41 HQ Tour & Pole
•    Equipment and Trucks – check out the trucks, etc

Session 7 · October 26, 2023 · 6:30pm Station 41 HQ · C Shift
•    Automatic and Mutual Aid
•    Dispatch
•    911 Communications – visit PD Comm Ctr

Session 8 · November 2, 2023 · 6:30pm · Station 42 · A Shift
•    Demo Physical Abilities Test 
•    Personal Protective Equipment
•    Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus – Fit Test

Session 9 · Nov 11, 2023 · Saturday 9am – 2:30pm • Station 42· A Shift

Rain or Shine - Lunch will be provided 12-12:30pm

Doctor’s Release form required for hands-on participates
•    Rescue Procedures – Stabilization of cars (Students watch as a whole group - then students break into groups & stations)
•    Vehicle Extrication – Jaws of Life
•    Rappelling
•    Forcible Door Entry 
•    Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Demo 
•    Fire Suppression – in burn tower

Session 10 ·November 16, 2023 · 6:30pm – 8pm ·Station 41 HQ · C Shift
•    Graduation – Certificates and Coins
•    BBQ and Cake will be served
•    Family station tour
•    Family, Friends and Alumni are invited – please RSVP