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.

Welcome Night
Location - Training Academy

• Introduction of Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services senior staff and program support staff
• Department overview
• Completion of onboarding paperwork

911 Center
Location - 911 Center

• Walkthrough of Gwinnett County 911 Emergency Dispatch Center

Inspections and Investigations
Location - Fire Headquarters

• Presentation on the Prevention and Enforcement Section to include an overview of the Fire Inspector’s role and responsibility in keeping our community safe, among other life-saving topics.
• Presentation on the Fire Investigations Section to include an overview of the Fire Investigator’s role and responsibility in investigating a fire, along with how you can help reduce fire risks in our community.

Community Education
Location - Fire Headquarters

• Mobile Fire Safety House demonstration
• Hands-on training of Fire Education’s role and responsibilities
• Hands-only CPR training
• Fire extinguisher training

Training Academy Night 1
Location - Training Academy

• Demonstration and explanation of the self-contained breathing apparatus and bunker gear
• Engine company walkthrough and explanation of extrication equipment and other tools

Training Academy Night 2
Location - Training Academy

• Hands-on hose line and water supply demonstration
• Hands-on search and rescue demonstration

Training Academy Night 3
Location - Training Academy

• EMS and fire drills on an ambulance and fire engine

Specialty Teams Night
Location - Training Academy

• Overview and demonstration of specialty teams: SwiftWater, Trench Rescue/Georgia Search and Rescue, and HazMat teams
• Bucket ladder truck drill

Graduation Night
Location - Fire Headquarters

• Graduation ceremony with remarks by senior staff