Cherokee County
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services strives to develop programs that foster a close working relationship between the Department and the community. The Citizens Fire Academy is an eleven-week program offered to residents, college students, and business owners in our county. Participants will experience the Fire and Emergency Services Department first-hand by learning about the organization, the services we provide and valuable fire and life safety information that increases knowledge of what to do in emergency situations. Participants will also have the opportunity to go through simulated firefighting and EMS scenarios, and witness life and work at the fire station.
The 2024 Citizen's Fire Academy graduated on May 17, 2024, with 31 graduates. Keep an eye out for the 2025 CFA Application to open in the fall of 2024.
Read about the Inaugural CFA Class of 2024: Cherokee County Fire Department | Cherokee County, GA, USA
Program Overview
The Citizen's Fire Academy is a free, 33-hour program that provides a more in-depth understanding of the fire service and the many functions it serves within the community. This program includes a variety of presentations and hands-on activities taught by members of all ranks within the department. With the support of our community, we are achieving our mission: Work aggressively to preserve life and property, promote public safety, and foster economic growth in Cherokee County.
The Citizens Fire Academy’s scheduled events will be decided weekly from the itinerary below. The schedule is subject to change based on the availability of field units, instructor personnel, and weather conditions.
Participant Requirements
Citizen's Fire Academy participants must live and/or work in Cherokee County, be at least 18 years of age, and pass a background check.
2024 CFA Program Dates
The 2024 Citizen's Fire Academy class will be held from February 29 to May 16, 2024, every Thursday from 18:00-21:00 (February 22, 2024 – bye week). All meetings will be at the CCFES Training Center unless identified. For additional information, please email [email protected].
Week 1 (2/29/24): Welcome and Fire Department Overview
Week 2 (3/7/24): Fire Station and Apparatus Orientation
Week 3 (3/14/24): Emergency Medical Services
Week 4 (3/21/24): CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed Certification
Week 5 (3/28/24): Emergency Communications and Emergency Management Agency
Week 6 (4/11/24): Community Risk Reduction and Fire & Life Safety Education
Week 7 (4/18/24): Fire Behavior, Hose, and Search and Rescue
Week 8 (4/25/24): Fire Department Specialty Teams
Week 9 (5/2/24): Emergency Scene Simulations
Week 10 (5/9/24): Fire Investigations and Public Information
Week 11 (5/16/24): Graduation