The Pearland Fire Department is honored to announce the Citizens Fire Academy (CFA). The CFA Class #4 application will open on Monday, January 5, 2026. The class has a limited enrollment of 20 participants.

The CFA is a great way to learn about Pearland FD and what it takes to be a firefighter.

By enrolling in this 9-week course, you will:

• receive an overview of Pearland Fire Department history, its divisions, and its functions
• acquire skills in Stop the Bleed and Hands Only CPR, and become familiar with services provided by EMS
• learn firefighter roles and duties
• receive elementary training in search and rescue, driving emergency response vehicles through usage of professional firefighting equipment

Class Registration

• Registration starts: January 5, 2026
• Classes begin: TBD
• Class runs Thursdays from 6 - 9 p.m. 
• Field Day will be on TBD

Things You Will Learn

Have you ever wondered what being a firefighter is all about? Or why firefighters do the things they do and take the risks they take? How would you react in an emergency situation? If a family member had a heart attack in your home, could you help them?
 
CFA is an opportunity for residents to find out the answers to those questions. To be accepted into the class, you must commit to attending all the classes in the 9-week program, be at least 18 years old and either live or work in Pearland or within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

2025 Class Schedule

Application Information 

Apply to participate in the PFD Citizens Fire Academy using the form below.