Blaze Fire Academy for Youth

BlazeFireAcademyYouth

Blaze Fire Academy is a fire services leadership program for individuals living in Halton Region. Our goal is to provide a fire service introduction and a basic working knowledge to individuals, aged 15 - 18 years, who are interested in the fire service as a career. This program will also include information and experiences related to the following fire service fields: Fire Prevention and Public Education, Training, Fire Investigation, Fire Code enforcement, and Communications.

The last day to submit this application is June 13, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.


Program requirements

  1. You are between 15 to 18 years of age as on July 10, 2024 - the first day of Blaze Fire Academy.
  2. You must be able to demonstrate interest and enthusiasm when attending the program while learning about roles and potential employment opportunities within the fire service.
  3. You have not previously attended Blaze Fire Academy.
  4. You must be a resident of Halton Region.
  5. You must commit to attend Blaze Fire Academy on July 10 and 11, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  6. You must arrange for your own transportation to Oakville Fire Department Training Campus For Emergency Excellence at 1144 South Service Road West for all dates and times.
  7. You must supply your own CSA-approved safety boots or shoes to be worn during the course. Running shoes are also recommended for some other activities.
  8. You must wear all personal protective equipment when directed during your participation at Blaze Fire Academy.
  9. You must make us aware of any food allergies and/or dietary requirements.
  10. You must possess a valid provincial Health Card prior as of July 10, 2024 – the first day of Blaze Fire Academy.
  11. You must be able to attend all scheduled dates to participate in Blaze Fire Academy.
 

Do you meet all of the above program requirements?

 
NOTE: Incomplete applications will be deleted/lost upon closing your browser. Upon submission of a completed application form, a confirmation email will be sent to both your email address and that of your parent or guardian as identified at the beginning of this process.
 
 

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act for the purpose of gathering information for Blaze Fire Academy. Collected information may be shared among the fire departments for The Corporation of the Town of Oakville, The Corporation of the City of Burlington, The Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills and The Corporation of the Town of Milton. Questions about the collection should be sent to Oakville Fire Training at 1144 South Service Road West Oakville, ON L6L 5T7 or by phone at 905‑845‑6601.