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Fire Academy
The Las Cruces Fire Academy is a 17-week paramilitary style academy. Cadets are instructed in the skills of Firefighting, Hazardous Materials Response, Technical Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, and Emergency Medical Care.
Strict discipline, teamwork, and safety are the foundation of the academy. Cadets must excel in academics, skill evaluations, physical fitness, and teamwork to successfully complete the academy. The high standards established by the department create an atmosphere where a commitment to excellence is essential.
Fire cadets receive the following certifications upon completion of the academy:
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Firefighter I |
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Wildland Firefighting (S-130/190) |
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Fire
Inspector I |
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ICS-100, 200 |
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NIMS IS-700 |
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Hazmat-Operations
(CSTI) |
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Vehicle Extrication 2000 |
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Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (NM) |
Daily Schedule (5-days per week):
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Physical Training |
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07:00 |
Get Cleaned-up |
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08:00 |
Inspection |
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08:15 |
Classroom Instruction /
Field Evolutions |
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12:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00 |
Classroom
Instruction / Field Evolutions |
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16:00 |
Dismissal |
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Live Burns
Ventilation Training
Technical Rescue Evolution
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