
The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation's Alan D. Anderson Summer Youth Fire Academy offers students in Hillsborough County an exciting opportunity to learn what it takes to be a first responder. Over two weeks, students will be exposed to careers in firefighting and emergency medicine through hands-on and classroom activities. Are you ready to be a cadet?
The academy is a free program, courtesy of the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation
Materials including uniforms, lunches, snacks, water, and sports drinks are provided each day
Students are provided uniform shirt, pants, boots, belt, and a hat. These are expected to be clean each day
Transportation is not provided
Attendance is mandatory for orientation, all class days, and graduation
Program curriculum
History of the Fire Service
Fire Ground Operations
Hands Only CPR and First Aid
Use of Firefighting Bunker Gear
Ropes and Knots
Fire Behavior
Ladder Climb
Water Safety
Public Education
Emergency Dispatch