To be eligible for Durango Fire & Rescue's Fire Academy, applicants must obtain EMT certification recognized by the State of Colorado.

If you are interested in becoming an EMT, the following local programs may be able to help:

• Upper Pine River Fire Protection District – linked here
  • (Upper Pine has hosted grant supported EMT courses in the past. Contact them directly to learn about current & upcoming opportunities.)
• Pueblo Community College – Southwest Campus – linked here
• San Juan College – linked here

Please contact the individual programs for current course offerings, schedules, costs, and enrollment requirements.