The academy is the vision of a retired fire captain. He wanted to create a learning environment that replicates a working firehouse, so that the recruits can learn to be a part of a functional firehouse while they gain their education required to become a firefighter.
The academy offers a unique experience in which recruits will live in a replicated working firehouse, where they will live as firefighters. This includes going to class and learning the knowledge and skills while doing station chores, cooking, and responding to mock emergency calls throughout their stay at the academy. For the entire time recruits are at the academy, they are expected to act as professionals and respect the chain of command as if they were working firefighters.
At Conestoga, we believe that Orientation is an important part of your successful transition to College. To help make this transition as easy as possible for you (and your family) we have a number of Orientation programs beginning on your orientation day, and others that run right up until the end of your first term. Whether getting acquainted with your academic program and faculty or meeting new friends, Orientation helps you to feel 'at home' at Conestoga as soon as possible. Check out our helpful hints and suggestions (pdf) to make your Orientation day the best it can be.