The Firefighter Program is a combined effort of the Anthis Career Center, the Fort Wayne Fire Department, and the Allen County Volunteer Fire Department. The Program is a proficiency based program, preparing students to pass the national accreditation test for Firefighter one and two. Instruction is provided by certified and experienced firefighters.

Captain Louis Roy and Captain Jeff Berning share teaching responsibilities for the firefighter class. Both instructors work full-time with the FWFD at their assigned stations, and assist on occasion with the teaching of the new recruit classes for the FWFD Academy Program.

Program Goals

• To provide students with a clear understanding of the physical and mental requirements and the hands-on skills necessary to become candidates for area Fire Departments


• To prepare students to meet the requirements of local Fire Department hiring processes


• To allow students to earn dual credits toward an associate degree in fire science at Ivy Tech State College

Program Description

The Firefighter Program is designed for high school students seeking a career in Fire Service. This course is based on guidelines from the National Fire Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Firefighting and other Fire service careers are exciting, challenging, and rewarding. They provide a good salary, benefits, and are secure jobs for the future.

1 Year Program

Juniors and Seniors

The class is located at the Public Safety Acaemy at 7602 Patriot Crossing. Bussing is limited. It is best that students are able to drive or get to the class site on their own.

Lab Equipment

Students will work with real fire fighting equipment. They will use and study the following throughout the course: extinguishers, protective equipment, SCBA (breathing apparatus), ropes and knots, rescue techniques, ladders, hoses, ventilation, water supply, station visits with apparatus and equipment practice, sprinkler systems, salvage and overhaul, alarms and communications, hazardous materials, electronic and gas hazards, pump operation, and infectious diseases and control.

Curriculm

TEAMWORK and RESPONSIBILITY are stressed throughout this program. Students will study at the Public Safety Academy, and will visit area fire stations. They will be working with "real fire equipment and on fire trucks and ladders."
Students have a complete set of gear: helmet, coat, bunker pants, gloves, boots, and hoods.

Criteria For Selection:

Physical agility screening/Personal interview

High school junior/senior

Physucal exam

Able to carry, or drag 175 pounds

Tacher recommendations

Reading: at grade level

Math: at grade level

Insurance (Must purchase school insurance)

The program: teaches what it takes mentally and physically to be a firefighter the classroom work consist of a 1000 page textbook with tests and workbook assignments teaches the physical agility requirements necessary to gain entrance into an Academy Provides practice in confidence course, required to successfully complete the course provides experience in a flashover chamber teaches auto extrication teaches the use of all equipment on the fire trucks, including climbing a 100' ladder truck teaches how to rescue downed firefighters and civilians from burning buildings

Career opportunities include: Firefighter Hazardous waste careers Military opportunities Business management Equipment sales Firefighter Safety Education Chemical industrial safety Fire insurance