Fire Academy

 
 
The Indian River State College Basic Recruit Fire Academy is certified by the Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training.  The Fire Academy manages both the Basic Recruit Academy and the Pre-Employment Testing for agencies throughout the Treasure Coast region. From your Firefighter Physical Agility Test (FPAT) to the academy application to the required hiring assessments for local agencies, IRSC provides the training, classes, and resources you need to launch your firefighting career.
 
 
An acceptance email went out on Friday, October 24, 2025, to each candidate who was selected for the Spring 2026 Fire Basic Recruit Academy.  Congratulations to all who competed.  An email was also sent to everyone else who applied.
 
The acceptance email included a link to an application.  Please address it ASAP.  The application deadline is Friday, November 7, at 5:00 pm.  
 
There will be two classes, one in the day and one in the evening.  Each class will have 36 student cadets.  Be on the lookout for that email, including checking your SPAM folder.
 

                                                        Day Classes                   January 20, 2026 to April 24, 2026           7:30 am – 4:30 pm M-F

                                                        Night Classes                January 12, 2026 to June 25, 2026           6:00 pm – 10:00 pm M-T

                                                                                                                                                                      7:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday

 
*You will receive your Fire Academy Regulations Manual on the first day of classes.