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.

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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

Camp Fire Axe Logo2026 Camp Fire Axe Dates

June 18 – 21
4 full days, 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Bend Fire Training Center, 63377 NE Jamison Street, Bend

Inside Look24 Camp Fire Axe

  • 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

2026 Camp Fire Axe Application

We have received a lot of interest in Camp Fire Axe 2026 – applications received after April 9 are now being added to our waiting list. Please reach out to campfireaxe@bendoregon.gov for questions.

Contact Information

Student Name(Required)
Parent/Guardian Name(Required)
Student Address(Required)
This email must be checked often so you don’t miss important deadlines and updates!
Camp Fire Axe costs $250 to attend. Do you need a scholarship to be able to attend?(Required)
If yes, we will follow-up with you with more information about the scholarship funds we have available. You will not lose your spot on the applicant list!

Student Uniform Information

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Interest Questions

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Agreements

Please read through the below agreements before you submit your application.
I understand that if I am under 18 years of age, I will need consent to participate from my legal parent/guardian who is listed on this application.(Required)
I understand that Camp Fire Axe costs $250 to attend and that if I am selected, payment must be received no later than May 15 in order to hold my spot or it will be forfeited to the next person on the applicant list.(Required)
I understand that I will need to complete a City of Bend Release Waiver to attend Camp Fire Axe.(Required)
Click to view and download the Release Waiver
I understand that I will need to complete the Consent for Medical Treatment Form to attend Camp Fire Axe.(Required)
Click to view and download the Consent to Treat Form
I agree to check my email frequently for time-sensitive emails from campfireaxe@bendoregon.gov.(Required)

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