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It is designed to prepare students for initial employment in the field of Fire Technology. It also prepares students for upper-division course work towards a bachelor's degree.
Schedule: The Fire Academy (Fire Technology 130A & 130B and 22A & 22B) is a 34 unit cohort offered both in the Summer/Fall semester and Spring semester both are 22 weeks long.
Costs include the basic college fees plus the cost of additional supplies and equipment as needed. The total cost will run about $4000.00, broken down below.
| Basic Items | Cost |
|---|---|
| 34 units @ $46 per unit | $1,564.00 (subject to change) |
| Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Text Books | $100.00 |
| Total of Basic Items | $1,677.00 |
| Additional Items | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Approved Safety Boots | $250.00 |
| Uniforms | $300.00 |
| Protective Clothing | $950.00 |
| Physical Examination | $150.00 |
| CSFM Certificates | $600.00 (Price changing as of July 1 2020) |
| Sub Total of Additional Items | $2,250.00 |
| Total (including basic items) | $3,917.00 |
*Cost may change without any prior notice
*Protective Clothing Rental's price includes a $100.00 refundable deposit and return shipping fee.
Qualified students attending the Fire Academy may be eligible for financial aid. Questions should be addressed to the Financial Aid Office on campus.
These two prerequisites (NREMT-B and FIRET 1) are required for entry into the Fresno City College Fire Academy. Priority may be given to students affiliated with and sponsored by area fire agencies.
In order to have your name placed on the FCC Fire Academy interest list, complete the form. You will be contacted when an opening is available.
Fill out Fire Academy Interest Form
The Fresno City College Fire Academy provides extensive hands-on training required by many fire agencies for entry-level employment as a firefighter. Graduates of the Fresno City College Fire Academy receive the following certifications and /or certificates:
We will continue to offer stand-alone FF2 academies for continuing education. The program will be 3 weeks in January and will offer more certification opportunities than what the curriculum offers. Certificates given in this academy are Fire Cotrol 4, RIC OPS, and L-280. This course consists of FIRET 22A and FIRET 22B and is 5 units.
Since the Spring of 2019 our program partnered with Selma Fire Department, Kingsburg Fire Department and North Central Fire Protection District to provide internship opportunities for recent graduates. This allows students to gain experience while working to gain employment and can work up to 450 hours per semester. Since the start of the program, 35 students gained internships and 21 students are now employed as firefighters. The class they are enrolled in is AT-19.
