Cocoa High fire academy expansion
Summary
The Brevard school board got state funding to build out a fire academy at Cocoa High, supplementing the firefighter pipeline program the city helped launch. Council discussed whether city firefighters could serve as instructors and how students from other districts could enroll via waiver.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
State-funded school infrastructure; no direct city cost discussed.
Cocoa High students and area teens pursuing firefighting careers — a life-changing pipeline for 17- and 18-year-olds.
Mentions & discussions (2)
General - Jul 7, 2026
The Brevard school board got state funding to build out a fire academy at Cocoa High, supplementing the firefighter pipeline program the city helped launch. Council discussed whether city firefighters could serve as instructors and how students from other districts could enroll via waiver.
City Council - Apr 28, 2026
Two public-safety grant items were scheduled: applying for up to 16 ballistic tactical shields ($56,040) and accepting an $8,529 fire EMS grant toward a Realiti 360 Plus training simulator.
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