Fire Academy

CLASS SCHEDULE

The Englewood Fire Training Facility offers two (2) fire academy classes a year; January-May and July-November. The class schedule is Monday-Thursday from 5 P.M. - 9 P.M. and Saturdays from 7 A.M. - 5 P.M.

"Training for Tomorrow's Challenges"

The Academy training is very rigorous and challenging. It is a rewarding accomplishment to complete the program and the staff wants you to be successful in achieving your carreer goals. Below is a list designed to assist you in determining your suitability for academy success, and provides for further insight into academy expectations.

Congratulations, Cadets of Class 719!

Are you up for the challenge?

Are you mentally ready? Can you think well under stress? Do you take written exams well? The state exam is very difficult and requires alot of preparation.
Are you physically ready? Physical training is very rigid and mimics the functional movements of firefighting. There will be long and hot days out in the heat. As well as the tiring operational functions you will be performing.
Can you follow orders and take direction without feeling the need to question? The academy is operated in a paramilitary manner where orders must be followed without hesitation or complaint.
Can you remain calm under high stress situations? Instructors will test your ability to think quickly on your feet, follow directions, and respond calmly under emotionally tense situations.
Are you a team player? Do you work well with others? Can you accept criticism from your peers? People who do not work well in a group setting generally find the academy environment very difficult.
Can you devote time each night for study and preparation? There is considerable homework and preparation time needed during the academy.
Do you have full support of your family to assist you in your training? Past experience has shown that strong family support is a critical factor in academy success.
NOTE: If you answered "NO" to any of the questions listed above. You should contact the academy director for advisement

Website Accessibility Policy

Englewood Fire Department is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Englewood Fire Department has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (941) 474-3311

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Englewood Fire Department has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Englewood Fire Department regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (941) 474-3311.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.