Fire Academy
The Oakland Fire Academy offers training for all levels of the Fire Service, from our Basic Fire Academies and Fire Fighter I & II programs, to our Advanced Fire Officer, Hazardous Materials and Specialized Programs. We are able to provide the most progressive didactic and practical training available at the CREST site, a virtual live lab setting and one of the premier training facilities in the country.
Located on Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills Campus, the Oakland Fire Academy has access to furnished houses, a bank, convenience store and motel as well as a five story live fire training tower and separate flashover unit for practical instruction. Lectures are conducted in comfortable, climate controlled classrooms utilizing the latest in instructional presentation technology including video conferencing and wireless internet capabilities.
In addition to our on-site training capabilities, we are able to bring almost all of our programs to an area that is close to your geographic service area. This allows your agency to increase their training opportunities while reducing the need to send your fire fighters out of their response area.
Upcoming Basic Fire Academies 2025/2026 Academic Year
- Fall 2025 Full-Time Fire Academy – August 18, 2025 through November 7, 2025. Classes are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Fall 2025 Part-Time Fire Academy – October 20, 2025 through May 21, 2026. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and every other Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Winter 2026 Full-Time Fire Academy – Dates Coming Soon! Classes will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: Starting January 2025, all fire academy cadets are required to complete the Oakland Physical Agility Test (OPAT) as part of the admission requirements for the Fire Academy. The OPAT must be completed within six (6) months of the first day of the Fire Academy you plan to attend. Please see the OPAT page to sign up for an upcoming session: Oakland Physical Agility Test page
Contact the fire academy office at (248) 232-4580 or at firetraining@oaklandcc.edu for more information.
Fire Fighter Technology Degree
Oakland Community College offers a Fire Fighter Technology degree. This associate in applied science degree not only gives a student a background for initial employment in the fire service, but increases promotional opportunities for those already employed.
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Fire Fighter Physical Agility
The Oakland Physical Agility Test (OPAT) is a pre-employment physical test based upon tasks that a firefighter would need to perform on a fire ground. There are both non-timed and timed sections that need to be accomplished. Please see the OPAT page to sign up for an upcoming session: Oakland Physical Agility Test page
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