Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Fire Academy 2025 is progressing with rigorous training, combining live fire drills with a challenging Fire Ground Survival course.

Cadets recently tackled a demanding survival exercise designed to prepare them for scenarios where they might become lost, trapped, disoriented, or separated from their crew during a fire.

The course involved navigating various obstacles and challenges to build critical problem-solving skills under pressure.

The department expressed gratitude to the instructors who continue to provide invaluable guidance, helping the recruits develop a strong foundation of firefighting and survival skills essential for their future roles.