Fire Officer Academy 24-02 applications open June 1

May 22, 2024

Applications for the 24-02 cohort of the Fire Officer Academy: The Company Officer open June 1 at 8 a.m.

The FOA is an initiative developed by the Officers Section to further develop leaders in the fire service by employing a blended learning environment so that students have both the knowledge and hands-on experiences necessary to succeed as a company officer with their department.

To date, 91 company officers from across the state have graduated from the Fire Officer Academy. The impact of the program continues to grow in significance as alumni take ownership of the experience and pass along the hard-earned lessons from the FOA to their peers.

North Spartanburg Fire District Engineer Gracie Landry is a graduate of FOA 24-01. For her, FOA was bigger than leadership development.

“This program will change your entire mindset and even your heart in some areas. It ignited a whole new level of my passion for the craft that I didn't know existed. This program isn't just important to the future of the fire service, it is the future of the fire service,” Gracie wrote in her post-program survey.

St. Andrews Public Service District Chief Charles Lamoreaux has witnessed what attending the FOA does for a company officer.

“In the days since the Fire Officer Academy, I have watched our officer’s passion for training and support of the organization continue to grow,” Chief Lamoreaux remarked.

The FOA offers numerous learning opportunities for students, but arguably the biggest advantage to attending FOA is the network of alumni that touches every corner of South Carolina.

A few of the departments represented by FOA alumni include:

• Greenville City Fire Department
• Columbia Fire Department
• Lexington County Fire Service
• Clemson University Fire & EMS
• Irmo Fire District
• Bluffton Township Fire District
• City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department
• North Charleston Fire Department
• Horry County Fire-Rescue
• McConnells Volunteer Fire Department
• Lugoff Fire Department
• Bennettsville Fire Department
• Kershaw County Fire-Rescue

We are eagerly awaiting the upcoming class of the Fire Officer Academy: The Company Officer. This is a competitive selection process – be sure to proofread your work before submitting your application. The details matter!

Bookmark the FOA 24-02 application page.