Eligibility
To be eligible for the Citizens Fire Academy, you must be at least 18 years old, live or work in Lenexa and have no significant criminal record. Criminal history background checks will be conducted.
The Fire Chief has discretion to make the final decision on the suitability of all citizen participants in any program we offer. Within the boundaries of applicable law, nothing in this procedure prohibits the Fire Chief from denying attendance to any individual if it is in the best interest of the Lenexa Fire Department, the City of Lenexa, or the participants in its programs.
Automatic disqualifiers
Past history that would automatically disqualify you from participating in the Citizen’s Fire Academy includes:
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Conviction of a felony or any offense that would constitute a felony within the State of Kansas or the United States
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Conviction of a Class “A” or “B” misdemeanor within the past five years
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Conviction of any crime of a sexual nature
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A dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces
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Exhibiting any conduct or pattern of conduct that would tend to disrupt, diminish or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the Lenexa Fire Department.
How do I apply?
The 2020 application process has closed due to reaching the maximum number of applications. If additional spots open we will make the announcement on social media and reopen the application process.
For further information, call Fire Chief Travis Vaughn at 913.477.7905.