SFPD Junior Academy

Little late on the ball, so we come to you now!

DATES FOR CLASS 18-2025:
June 9-14th, 2025!

We have some changes coming this year to continue building this academy up and push it to the next level!

One major change this year(well new beginnings), we will be dedicating the class to a member, in which, our Academy Instructors will decide upon

This year we are proudly to announce our very first class Dedication to Sullivan Fire District’s Fire Marshall Corey Rice!

Chief Rice relaunched the Jr academy back in 2009 and was the lead instructor for many years. With out the dedication of Chief Rice, this Jr academy would not be around today!

There will be some announcements today at 1pm! Stay tuned!

ATTENTION ALL ALUMNI:

We are looking for few Junior Fire Academy Alumni that would be willing to make a video talking about your experiences at our Fire academy! If you’re willing please contact us.

Today one of our past recruits celebrated his fist day with St. Clair Fire Protection District

Congratulations Trenton Myers

Funeral arrangements for Chief Tobben

This week has been a very rough one for this brotherhood. We lost 3 brothers: Liberty Fire, Boone County/Union Fire, and Affton Fire.

Firefighter/paramedic: Steven Sanneman(Liberty Fire)

Assistant Chief: Matt Tobben(Boone County/Union Fire)

Captain: James “Jim” Cova (Affton Fire)

May your memory live on forever

Rest Easy brothers

Every year we have been supported 100% by the Chief Mason Griffith Foundation, and this year we were honored for the generous donation from the organization!

Chief Mason Griffith was shot and was later to succumb to his injuries in march of 2023, while on duty for the Herman Police department. Mason was dedicated to the job and loved to spread his passion for the field.

Even though being a brother in Blue, we are honored to live Chiefs legacy!

And just like that, class 17 is over! These recruits put in the work and pushed through the heat. Recruits got to learn classroom portions of the fire service including: fire behavior, SCBA, Ropes and knots, ladders, extrication and then put the new knowledge to practical use by performing the skills themselves! Students also got to visit Arch 6 medical helicopter and learn about what they do, then received a surprise visit from the State Fire Marshal, the assistant Fire Marshal, and the new state Mutual Aid Coordinator. Then to Top it off, a suprise guest speech from one of the best in the business, Assistant Fire Chief Andy Seers!

Great work everyone! See you next year!

Change of venue for graduation ceremony: the Ridge Church North campus- 131 Highway WW Sullivan, mo

Today we worked on gear drills, hose advancements, forcible entry, and victim removal.

This is what makes our academy possible. Every instructor has gave their entire week to train our next generation. Our instructor pool accounts for 500+ years of service. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your dedication to our program!

Today the class learned how to raise ladders, search rooms, VEIS, along with various other rescue skills.

Day 2 was spent practicing hose loads and advancements as well as setting up water supply operations. Thank you to ARCH Air Medical- Sullivan Base for allowing us to come out to learn about what you do.

Day one is in the books. A lot of time spent in the class room after the team building hike this morning.

UPDATE: for all incoming recruits and anyone else wanting to attend the Graduation ceremony for this years class, we have had a change of venue!

NEW VENUE: The Ridge Church in Sullivan, mo. 912 south highway 185

Graduation start time will still remain at 4pm

We are proud to announce our Guest Speaker for Class 17.

Assistant Chief of The Creve Coeur Fire District, Chief Andy Seers!

Join us in shaping the future! There are only 5 spots left for this year's class, so don't miss out on the opportunity to unlock your full potential!

This is the last week to register! Few spots still remain. Hope to see you all in June!

Today, one of our long term members of Sullivan Fire, Chief Jason Hoevelmann, gave the keynote speech at FDIC this morning! Chief Hoevelmann has been a huge supporter of the Junior academy, has given a few guest speeches at graduations, and has started his career as a Junior Firefighter with Sullivan Fire.

Congradulations Chief!

FDIC is a conference geared towards firemen to get hands on and classroom trainings from well known instructors from all over the country.

Few weeks left to register, don’t miss the opportunity!