Programs
The West Hartford Fire Department is excited to offer a Summer Youth Fire Academy in conjunction with West Hartford Leisure Services and the West Hartford Professional Firefighters Union. You must have completed Fire Academy Basics to participate in Fire Academy Advanced. Cadets will expand the skills learned in Fire Academy Basic, Cadets will have the opportunity to practice vehicle extrication, rope rescue, search and rescue, as well as various tram building exercises. It is imperative that cadets come prepared to follow explicit rules and directions from West Hartford Firefighters. For safety reason, attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
Each days activities will take place at the Newington Fire Tower. Details about this location will be communicated in the Academy Welcome Letter.
Please contact the Elmwood Community Center at (860) 561-8160 or send an email to ecc@westhartfordct.gov if you have any further questions about this program.
Each days activities will take place at the Newington Fire Tower. Details about this location will be communicated in the Academy Welcome Letter.
Please contact the Elmwood Community Center at (860) 561-8160 or send an email to ecc@westhartfordct.gov if you have any further questions about this program.
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NOTE: Details on this location will be communicated in the Academy Welcome Letter.
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| Program Type | Youth |
| Program Subcategory | Summer Camps |
| Program Code | 352910B |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 2/4/2026 12:00 PM |
| Enrollment End Date | 7/31/2026 2:00 PM |
| Instructor(s) |
Andrew Eccles WHFD
West Hartford Fire Department
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| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 7 |
| Maximum | 20 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 13 years Enforced - As of date 8/3/2026 |
| Maximum | 17 years Enforced - As of date 8/3/2026 |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Resident Only | $200.00 | |
| Resident | |||
| Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $200.00 | ||
| Non-Resident
Available from 2/11/2026 12:00 PM
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NonResident Only | $210.00 | |
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Non-Resident
Available from 2/11/2026 12:00 PM
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| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $210.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | Monday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| Monday - 08/03/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | - | |||
| 08/04/2026 | Tuesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| Tuesday - 08/04/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | - | |||
| 08/05/2026 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| Wednesday - 08/05/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | - | |||
| 08/06/2026 | Thursday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| Thursday - 08/06/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | - | |||
| 08/07/2026 | Friday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| Friday - 08/07/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | - | |||