Valencia College - Fire Rescue Institute

On Friday, we hosted our Legacy Event at a place that meant so much to so many. This fireground wasn’t just a training site—it was where skills were built, careers were launched, and lifelong friendships were formed.

Generations of firefighters have walked these grounds, pushed themselves here, and carried what they learned into real-world service. The memories made here will always be part of who we are.

While this location may be closing, the mission continues. We’re moving forward to various locations, bringing the same dedication, tradition, and passion with us.

Thank you to everyone who trained, taught, and gave a piece of themselves to this place over the years. The address may change—but the legacy doesn’t! More pics to follow…

Confined Space | April 6–10 🪢🔦
Tight spaces. Limited visibility. Hands-on training!
Stay tuned for where our Fall Confined Space class will be held !

Yesterday, our Minimum Standards Class 26-01 completed the final live burn at our Oak Ridge Facility Fire Grounds. 🔥
A bittersweet moment closing out a chapter that meant a lot to so many.
But this is not the end. We’re relocating, expanding, and getting ready for what’s next. New facility locations will be announced soon, stay tuned!

Minimum Standards Classes 26-01 & 26-02 completed their Mental Health Lecture yesterday. We are always so proud of our future Firefighters! ❤️‍🔥

Heavy Machinery Rescue Class | February 17–20, 2026
Four days of hands-on training, real-world scenarios, and building the skills our Firefighters depend on.
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We are proud of our future Firefighters in the making!
Minimum Standards Classes: 26-01 & 26-02
Completing ladder, vent, and FE drills. 🚒🔥

🎉🚒 This isn’t just a party — it’s a reunion 39 years in the making! This end-of-year celebration honors the firefighters, instructors, retirees, and students who have walked these grounds and helped build the legacy of this campus.

Old friends, new faces, shared stories, and a whole lot of pride — don’t miss this end-of-year event as we celebrate nearly four decades of fire service history.

Refreshments will be served. 🎉🚒

Train. Serve. Protect. 🚒 Spring classes are open — link in bio. Get registered now !

Our first Rope Rescue Operations class at Elevated Safety wrapped up successfully! 🪢
January 12th-15th: was full of hands-on training, teamwork, and skill development. Click the link in our bio to stay updated on upcoming classes!

⏳ Spots are filling—don’t wait!
We have limited seats left in these 3 upcoming classes happening this month.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to enroll and secure your seat now.
Happy New Year!