Camp Fire Axe
Discover a meaningful career in the fire service, where you can save lives, help your community, and enjoy an exciting future full of challenges and adventure.
Bend Fire & Rescue helps high school students explore a career in fire and emergency services by offering programs that give them a real-world look at the work first responders do in the Bend community.
Camp Fire Axe
Camp Fire Axe is a four-day summer camp held each year for high school students ages 16–19 who are interested in a hands-on experience to learn what it’s like to work as a firefighter or paramedic in their community.
Students will learn from professional firefighter/paramedics from Bend Fire & Rescue about topics such as:
- How fires behave and how emergency teams respond
- Fire engines, ladder trucks, and how to use hoses
- Rescue techniques like getting people out of cars, using ropes, and searching for victims
- Trauma care, CPR, and basic first aid skills
2026 Camp Fire Axe Dates
June 17 – 21
4 full days, 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Bend Fire Training Center, 63377 NE Jamison Street, Bend
Inside Look
- 6:30 a.m. Physical Training
- 7:00 a.m. Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. Class Begins
- Morning Session: Hands-on training activity and/or lecture
- Noon(ish) Lunch Break
- Afternoon Session: Hands-on training activity and/or lecture
- 5:30 p.m. Class Dismissed
Commitment
$250 registration fee
- Scholarships are available through the Camp Fire Axe application
- Registration fee is due by the first day of camp
- Cost includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks
What to bring to camp
- Water
- Workout clothing and shoes
- Extra clothing for after morning workout
Questions? Contact Jared Hopper, campfireaxe@bendoregon.gov
