Recruit Academy Calendar

The Recruit Academy will be 12 weeks in length with an additional 2 weeks of Driver/Operator Pumper training.

Hours Charge Contact Dates
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$4,500/$7,000

Dustin Kleinpeter
(225) 247-6685 

Class 179:
Orientation: January 11, 2022
Academy class: January 18 - April 22, 2022
Graduation: April 22, 2022

Class 180:
Orientation: May 10, 2022
Academy class: May 16 - August 19, 2022
Graduation: August 19, 2022

Class 181:
Orientation: September 6, 2022
Academy class: September 12 - December 16, 2022
Graduation: December 16, 2022

Please Note: If more than one course charge is shown, the first and second charges apply to recruits sponsored by Louisiana Municipal Fire Departments who are issued a Fire Department ID from the State Fire Marshal's Office and are supported by the 2% Fire Insurance Fund. The third charge applies to all non-Louisiana Municipal Fire Departments including state agencies (in-state and out-of-state), out-of-state fire departments, federal agencies, and the private sector, etc. 

For recruits that are sponsored by a Louisiana  Municipal Fire Department that meets the criteria listed above, additional documentation is required to determine price and course details.  The documentation will be provided by the LSU FETI registration coordinator once it is determined that the recruit is eligible.

Protective Clothing Requirements: The candidate package for the Recruit Academy details the clothing and gear requirements and what is to be provided by the recruit.

* Prices are subject to change.