Hellenic Fire Service Officers School

About Hellenic Fire Service Officers School

The Hellenic Fire Service Officers School (Σχολή Αξιωματικών Πυροσβεστικού Σώματος - Σ.Α.Π.Σ.), functioning within the Hellenic Fire Academy (Πυροσβεστική Ακαδημία), is the supreme higher educational academy of the Hellenic Fire Service. Operating under the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection and the Hellenic Fire Service Headquarters, the School was established under Emergency Law A.N. 360/1968, reorganized by Presidential Decree P.D. 174/1983, and elevated to full university-sector Higher Military Educational Institution equivalence (Α.Σ.Ε.Ι. equivalent) under Greek Law 4249/2014, Law 4662/2020, and Law 5281/2026. Headquartered at its historic academic campus in Kato Kifisia, Attica, the School educates, trains, and commissions the career officer corps of the Hellenic Fire Service. Admission is achieved primarily through the nationwide Greek Panhellenic Examinations across all four scientific fields, alongside competitive direct entry for university graduates. The 4-year (8 semesters, 240 ECTS) residential curriculum delivers rigorous education in fire science, structural and forest fire suppression, disaster management, civil protection leadership, incident command (ICS), and chemical-biological-radiological (CBRN) defense. Studies are 100% state-funded, with cadets receiving free lodging, dining, uniforms, full medical care at military hospitals, and a monthly military officer compensation.