The newest cadets, who have completed months of intensive training in preparation for careers in firefighting and emergency response, will graduate from Amarillo College’s Regional Fire Academy this weekend.The graduation ceremony will take place at noon Saturday, May 10 the AmTech Career Academy at 3601 Plains Blvd., in Amarillo. Family, friends, and community members are invited to join in celebrating the accomplishments of these future first responders.

Amarillo College is excited to announce that it will administer physical ability testing for anyone seeking admission to the AC Fire Academy, and that same day all aspiring climbers are invited to ascend the fire tower for a good cause.The dual-purpose activities will take place Saturday, Nov. 16 at AC’s multi-million-dollar First Responders Academy on Plains Boulevard – adjacent to the Arts in the Sunset – which features state-of-the-art equipment and a new fire tower.

Amarillo College is pleased to announce that it will administer physical ability testing for anyone seeking admission to the AC Fire Academy at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20 in the new state-of-the-art First Responders Academy.

The multi-million-dollar facility is located on Plains Boulevard and is adjacent to the Arts in the Sunset, formerly Sunset Center. Passing the physical ability test, which consists of simulated fire-scene activities, is among the requirements for admission to the Fire Academy.