Arizona Fire Academies

A large portion of Arizona's first response training is provided through community colleges offering Fire Science degree programs. Tucson Fire Academy, like others across the state, have rigorous application processes including written exams and CPAT orientations.



Fire Academy NameAddressPhone
Arizona Division of Emergency Management 5636 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602.244.0504
Tucson Fire Academy 10001 South Wilmot
Tuscon, AZ 85281
Paradise Valley Community College Fire Science/EMT 18491 N. 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602.787.6500
Grand Canyon University 3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
602.639.7500
Glendale Community College Fire Science 6000 West Olive Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85302
623.772.7129
Mesa Community College Fire Science & EMT 1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
408.461.7000
Phoenix College Fire Science 1202 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602.285.7500


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