Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service Secondary Fire Academy provides current Grade 11 and 12 students with practical firefighter training. To apply, contact the School District Career Education Program Advisor.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM NOVEMBER 1 - 22, 2024.
The City of Abbotsford Secondary Fire Academy (SFA) is a program designed to meet the requirements of the Secondary School Graduation Program where students are required to volunteer and explore career related work.
Several students have expressed an interest in firefighting as a career; however, they may have little knowledge of the skills and training required for this career choice.
The Secondary Fire Academy will allow the students to learn about, and practice some of the skills and training firefighters must undertake. In addition, the students will learn information that will enhance their current skills and knowledge, particularly in physical training, teamwork, and mechanical aptitude.
The students selected for the Secondary Fire Academy will have the opportunity to learn basic firefighting knowledge and skills while training with firefighters. The participants will be screened by the school Career Education Program Advisor and then selected by Fire Rescue personnel.