2025 Camp Fire Axe Applications Open

Bend Fire & Rescue Invites High School Students to Apply for 2025 Camp Fire Axe

Bend Fire & Rescue invites Central Oregon high school students considering a career in the fire service to apply for Camp Fire Axe, an annual 4-day summer academy put on by professional firefighter/paramedics.

Camp Fire Axe is an opportunity for students ages 16 to 19 to learn about fire response, CPR, trauma and first aid in a real academy setting. This year’s academy will take place June 19  – 22 from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at the Bend Fire & Rescue North Station (63377 NE Jamison Street, Bend). Attendance is limited to 12 students with a $250 fee per person. Scholarships are available.

Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis through May 1, and can be found at bendoregon.gov/camp-fire-axe.

Questions? Reach out to campfireaxe@bendoregon.gov