Fort Myers Fire Academy

We are the Fort Myers Fire Academy located on the campus of the Southwest Florida Public Service academy. Established in 1972, and recognized by the Florida State Fire College, we are a premier fire academy south of Sarasota Florida. We offer a multitude of different Fire/EMT classes thru out the entire year. Classes offered go anywhere from basic minimum firefighter standards, to advanced firefighter specialty classes. The FMFA also offer's an EMT program that allows you to make us a “one stop shop” for your fire educational needs. Contact our administration office if you have questions.

The Minimum Standards Firefighting Program is designed to provide entry level training for individuals who have not yet entered the firefighting field or who are serving as volunteer firefighters. The graduate will be employable as a full-time firefighter with duties in fire prevention and extinguishments as well as duties in the enforcement of municipal, county, or state fire prevention codes.

The Fort Myers Fire Academy provides the required minimum standards of training for employment as a certified firefighter under the direction of a fire service supervisor. The program focuses on developing the skills, work habits, traditions, and the knowledge necessary to insure graduates a successful career in the fire service. The Fort Myers Fire Academy also provides continuing education and training to certified firefighters for personal development and professional advancement.