Dunlap Fire Academy

03/31/2026

🔥 LAST CALL: 5 Days Left till Deadline. Only 2 Spots Remaining! 🔥

​Time is running out to jumpstart your fire service career. We are down to our final 5 seats for the 2026 Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) Academy. Don’t wait until the deadline—once these spots are gone, they’re gone!

​🎖️ 5 CRITICAL CERTIFICATIONS – ONE PRICE
​Stop chasing individual classes. For $1,200, you secure a powerhouse resume in one shot:
​✅ Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF)
​✅ Hazmat Operations
​✅ Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO)
​✅ Courage to Be Safe
​✅ Traffic Incident Management (TIM)

​🗓️ THE 2026 TIMELINE
​Deadline to Secure Spot: April 15, 2026
​Mandatory Orientation: April 29, 2026 (In-person)
​Class Starts: May 6, 2026

​The Format:
💻 Online Course: Stay flexible with weekly assignments and one weekly online lecture.
🛠️ Hands-On Training: 6 weekends of BOF Practical, 2 weekends for Hazmat Ops, and 1 Saturday for FSVO.

​📩 HOW TO REGISTER
​Secure your spot today by filling out the form here:
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/z9pE7NN5dR

​❓ QUESTIONS?
Contact the Dunlap Fire Department at 📧 [email protected].

​

03/27/2026

👨‍🚒 LEVEL UP YOUR FIRE CAREER: 2026 HYBRID BOF COURSE 🚒

Already on a department or looking to finalize your professional credentials? Don’t settle for the bare minimum. Get the comprehensive training that sets you apart from the pack.

🗓️ THE 2026 BOF TIMELINE
Deadline to Secure Spot: April 15, 2026
Mandatory Orientation: April 29, 2026 (In-person)
Class Starts: May 6, 2026

💻 Online Course: Weekly assignments with one weekly online lecture.

🛠️ Weekend Practical: 6 weekends of BOF Practical, 2 weekends for hazmat ops, and 1 Saturday for FSVO.

🎖️ 5 CRITICAL CERTIFICATIONS – ONE PRICE
Stop chasing individual classes. For $1,200, you secure a powerhouse resume in one shot:
Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF)
Hazmat Operations
Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO)
Courage to Be Safe
Traffic Incident Management (TIM)

📩 HOW TO REGISTER
Secure your spot today by filling out the form here:
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/z9pE7NN5dR

❓ QUESTIONS?
Contact the Dunlap Fire Department.
📧 [email protected]

02/16/2025

The deadline is approaching, make sure to get your application in!

Course Registration Form

02/12/2025

Class 002 enrollment is open! We have 30 seats available for this class.

Applications are due March 31st by 3:30 pm.

Class will start on May 5th and Graduation is September 6th.

Classes will be from 6:00pm - 10:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, some

Saturdays will be included for live fire and practical days.

The tuition is $1200 per student.

If you want to enroll follow this link:
https://forms.gle/PGzQBF2mkqUWSrDY8

Any questions please contact us!

02/06/2025

The Dunlap Community Fire Protection District is hosting a Combat Ready Firefighting Conference with Chief Nick Martin as the guest speaker.

Starts @ 7am goes until 4pm
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided

This event is free to attend.

This is a lecture/seminar class, so no gear is required.

This will be held at the Dunlap High School at 5220 W Legion Hall Rd. Dunlap IL 61525.

01/29/2025

Start time has changed to 7am!

The Dunlap Community Fire Protection District is hosting a Combat Ready Firefighting Conference with Chief Nick Martin as the guest speaker. February 8th, starting at 7am. This event is free to attend.

Please RSVP to [email protected] by February 1, 2025.

This is a lecture/seminar class, so no gear is required.
The Conference will be held at the Dunlap High School at 5220 W Legion Hall Rd. Dunlap IL 61525.

01/10/2025

Course Registration Form

01/02/2025

01/01/2025

Class 002 enrollment is open! We have 30 seats available for this class.

Applications are due March 31st by 3:30 pm.

Class will start on May 5th and Graduation is September 6th.

Classes will be from 6:00pm - 10:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, some Saturdays will be included for live fire and practical days.

The tuition is $1200 per student.

If you want to enroll follow this link:
https://forms.gle/PGzQBF2mkqUWSrDY8

Any questions please contact us!

Course Registration Form

12/07/2024

Fire Service Vehicle Operator training is the class today. Students are finishing up FSVO for their Illinois Basic Operations Firefighter certification. If you’re interested in classes reach out to the Dunlap Fire Academy!

11/27/2024

🌐Website Reveal🌐
dunlapfire.com

👀Look at our new website for the forms to request smoke alarms, reflective address signs, and general information.

🧑🏻‍🚒Ready to make a difference in your community? Visit the Volunteer tab on our website and complete an application to join us in our mission.

📧Email addresses for the Officers are located under the Staff tab.

🙏🏻Thank you to Nicole from Emerald Oasis for the website redesign.