Are You Up For the Challenge?: Apply for Fire Officer Academy 27-01

October 1, 2026

It’s time to challenge yourself. 

Fire Officer Academy: The Company Officer 27-01 applications are now open and will close on October 31, 2026.

The Fire Officer Academy: The Company Officer is an intense program not designed for the complacent. The Company Officer tests students in ways they haven’t been tested since they joined the fire service, leaving a lasting impression on the trajectory of their career and the camaraderie between students creates a lifelong family. The Company Officer takes you back to the basics while addressing the issues you face as a leader, figuratively and literally, in your department. 

Location:

• South Carolina Fire Academy 

Application Requirements:

• Fire Officer I (or greater) as a prerequisite.
• Resume submission
• personal essay 
• Letter from Chief.

Program Cost:

• $150 for members of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association
• Full program cost for non-members

Step up to the challenge.

Apply now.