Colorado Fire Academies

Colorado fire academies are largely a part of the state's educational facilities, with many schools offering fire science degrees and/or certifications. In Colorado it is paramount to attend the fire academy prior to joining a department.



Fire Academy NameAddressPhone
Arapahoe Community College 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr
Littleton, CO 80160
303.797.5889
Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy PO Box 1777
Alamosa, CO 81101
719.589.1400
Colorado Mountain College 831 Grand Ave
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
800.621.8559
High County Training Center 255 Summit County Rd 1003
Frisco, CO 80443
970.668.4330
Pikes Peak Commnity College 5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719.502.2000
Pueblo Community College 900 W Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
719.549.3377


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