City of Maryville
Citizens Fire Academy
Fire Department

The Maryville Fire Department is accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). 

Maryville's ISO Rating is 2/2x
Have you ever wanted to experience the life of a firefighter? ​The city of Maryville Fire Department invites Citizens to be part of the Citizens Fire Academy. The Fire Department appreciates the opportunity to establish a more direct connection with the citizens they serve and for residents to get a behind-the-scenes perspective of the Maryville Fire Department. 
This dynamic ten-week class offers live demonstrations, classroom learning, and hands-on, interactive experiences. Students will learn directly from the men and women of the Maryville Fire Department about topics ranging from basic emergency skills to advanced firefighting techniques. 
"My wife and I attended the Maryville Citizens Fire Academy and it was an eye-opening experience. Witnessing the training a firefighter goes through on a weekly basis made us feel safer. The hands on training we were able to participate in as part of the class was exhilarating and at times breathtaking." Tim Strickland
Class Schedule
all classes are 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.*
  • Introduction to the Maryville Fire Department, EMS Services and National Accreditation Process
    ​Chief Tony J. Crisp, Deputy Chief Mike Caylor
  • MFD Station Tours, Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Firefighter Gear - Suit up!
  • Fire Streams
  • Emergency Communications Lt. Andrew Puckett
  • "The Fire Marshal" Inspections and Arson Investigation; Hazardous Materials Lt. Andrew Puckett
  • Technical Rescue 
  • Live Fire Training
  • Vehicle Exctrication
  • Graduation

​*An optional Saturday class will be held for members who wish to be certified in CPR - time and date TBD.
Who Can Apply
Any citizen or employee of Maryville who is:
  • At least 18 years old
  • Has no felony convictions

For More Information 
Deputy Chief Mike Caylor
(865) 273-3675

Lt. Andrew Puckett
(865) 273-3615

Location

Maryville Fire Department
​Maryville Municipal Building
400 West Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN 37801

Applications are available to pick up at the front desk of the main fire station. Classes will be held in this location.

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