The Clay Fire Territory conducts one On-Call Recruit Firefighter Academy a year. The Academy starts during the 1^st week of September each year and lasts through the middle of the following May.  The Academy classes are every Monday and Wednesday Night from 6PM-10PM during  and one Saturday a month from 8AM-4PM during the September to May timeframe.  The Academy consists of over 350 student contact hours and includes Firefighter I/II, 1^st Responder, Haz-Mat Awareness, Hat-Mat Operations, TRT Awareness, and Vehicle/Machinery Operations.  While the department accepts applicants for potential recruits all year long, applications will only be processed for interviews, background checks, etc one time per year (June-August prior to the next academy).

 Requirements to apply:

• Be at least 18 yrs of age.

• Reside within 2 miles of Clay or German Civil Townships, St Joseph County, IN.

• Have a high school diploma or GED. 

• Have a valid  drivers' license.

• Have a high school diploma or GED. 

• Be at least 15 yrs of age when applying.

• Reside within 2 miles of Clay or German Civil Townships, St Joseph County, IN.

• If still in school must be receiving passing grades (2.0 or better GPA) and no truancies.  Grades must be submitted each semester.

If you meet these requirements and would like to apply to become an On-Call Firefighter then download an on-call application here fill it out and return it to, or if you have any question contact: