Citizens Fire Academy

The Bedford Fire Department offers an opportunity to citizens that live or work in Bedford to learn more about their fire department. The Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) is offered once a year and meets one evening per week for 10 weeks. More than 20 informative topics, including fire and arson investigations, fire station tours, equipment, and recruiting, are instructed by firefighters with numerous hands-on activities. These activities allow the class participants opportunities to experience the firefighter’s job.

Citizens Fire Academy group photo

Participation 

The 2022 Citizens Fire Academy will occur Wednesday, March 23 through Wednesday, May 25. 

Class participants must be 18 years or older and live or work in Bedford to attend the CFA. A background check will be performed on all applicants. To participate, please complete the online CFA application. Applications are due by Monday, March 14.

The class is offered free to participants, and each must attend at least eight classes to graduate. Once participants complete the academy, they will be invited to join the Bedford Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association (BCFAAA). The Alumni Association was formed to provide support to the Fire Department and firefighters. Information about the Alumni Association can be found at their Facebook page.

Additional questions can be directed to the Bedford Fire Department at 817-952-2500.