Firefighter Operations Academy (Fire I & II Academy)

The PVCC Firefighter Operations Academy at Paradise Valley Community College is designed to train and equip student recruits to meet state of Arizona Firefighter I & II academy standards. Under the direction of the academy lead instructors, with more than 70 years of combined fire service experience, the program provides student recruits with highly specialized training to prepare them for a demanding, yet fulfilling career in the fire service. The academy is offered each Fall and Spring semester, and is held at the Phoenix Fire Department Training Academy at 2425 W. Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009.

Please see the below pages for additional information on the Firefighter Operations Academy:

• About the Academy
• Requirements

Firefighter Operations Academy Interest Form (FSC102)

SPRING 2025 ACADEMY

We want to inform everyone that there will be no Fire Academy classes (Fire Academy 1 and 2) offered this Spring 2025, as we are currently in the process of rebuilding and enhancing our programs. This decision reflects our commitment to improving the Academy experience, ensuring it meets the highest standards in preparing students for fire service careers.

Our goal is to create a more robust and effective training environment that will better equip students with the skills needed for success in this challenging field. We anticipate resuming classes soon and will keep you updated on the progress and projected dates for the next available sessions.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our program. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly at matt.gallagher@paradisevalley.edu or via our office number at 602-787-6782.

Firefighter Operations Academy Application (FSC102)
- For Microsoft Office Word version, please click here.
- For PDF version, please click here.