Firefighter Training

Taking Classes at the Fire Academy

At the Allegheny County Fire Academy (ACFA), we strive to provide the highest level of fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and anti-terrorism training to emergency service personnel and private industry emergency response teams.

Our courses and field exercises are designed to replicate real emergencies to ensure we have competent and prepared emergency response organizations.

2025 Course Brochure(PDF, 747KB)

To cancel a previous program registration, email FireAcademyCancellations@alleghenycounty.us.

Read our "No Show" / Cancellation Policy.

Enrollment Deadlines

• No earlier than ninety days from the first day of class; and
• No later than two weeks prior to the start of class.

Any enrollment forms received after the deadline will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis up to the course limit. By registering beyond the deadline, the student accepts the risk of not being enrolled in the program and being sent home the first day of class.

Questions?
Call Patricia Martinelli at 412-931-3158 ext. 6 or 724-935-4634 ext. 6 or contact the Registrar.

Policies and Procedures

All students must abide by the Academy's Policies and Procedures. Failure to do so will result in removal from class.

Registration

All students must be pre-registered for classes at the ACFA. To register for a class, fill out the registration form.

Enrollment forms can either be dropped off, faxed, mailed, or emailed to the Registrar. A separate registration form is required for each course.

Bring the acceptance letter with you to the first day of class, as this will ensure you a spot if there is any conflict with regard to number of students enrolled in a program.

Accreditation

Our training programs are accredited by:

• National Fire Academy
• Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner
• Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

FireVEST Scholarship Program

The Allegheny County Fire Volunteer Education, Service and Training Scholarship Program (FireVEST) provides full scholarships for an associate degree or certificate program at CCAC.

The scholarships are awarded in exchange for a commitment of five years of service to a volunteer fire department in Allegheny County.

Interested individuals must first apply for admission to CCAC; complete the full financial aid process; and then, fill out the FireVEST application.

• FireVEST Scholarship Application(PDF, 647KB)
• FireVEST Scholarship Deadlines(PDF, 97KB)

Send FireVEST scholarship applications to:

Laurie Bungard, Administrative Assistant
Allegheny County Fire Academy
700 West Ridge Road - North Park
Allison Park, PA 15101