Enrollment is now open for the Lawrence County Fire Academy 2026 Spring Recruit Class. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by the first day of class. The class will include a mixture of in-person and virtual instruction.  Class sessions are held on Monday and Thursday evenings as well as alternating weekends.  Unless otherwise noted, all class sessions are held at the Neshannock VFC training facility, 3135 Mercer Rd, Neshannock, PA 16105. The cost for the program is $550 per student (Lawrence County students receive a $50 refund upon completion).

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2026 

• Online Classroom Opens: February 2, 2026

• In-Person Orientation: February 9, 2026  1800 hrs

• Last Day for 16-17 y/o: March 3, 2026

• Graduation: April 27, 2026

• Tuition: $550
  ($50 refundable upon completion for Lawrence County Students)