Transition from your current career to a career firefighter! Our Professional Fire Fighter Program - Flex offers a flexible, part time schedule allowing you to study while you continue to work! 

Are you a team player? Are you interested in learning how to access and rescue people in virtually any type of emergency situation? Do you want to learn about the science of fire, and the strategies and tactics for managing its hazards? Are you motivated by a career that can save lives, reduce injuries, and protect property? Firefighters typically score among the highest professions for public trust.

The ESA Professional Fire Fighter Programs are IFSAC and ProBoard accredited through the Office of the Fire Commissioner.

ESA offers two options for fire fighter training! Choose our part-time, blended learning Professional Fire Fighter Program - Flex to transition to a new career as a fire fighter, or enroll in our full-time, intensive and Professional Fire Fighter Program - Enhanced for 12 weeks. Call us to discuss the best option for you! Both the Flex program and the Enhanced program are designated for student funding.

Flex program or Enhanced program?  Which one works for you? Frequently Asked Questions are included in the "FAQ's" section of this page to help you make this decision.