Basic Items | Cost |
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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 |
Basic Fire Academy
Steps to Admission
Submit proof of completion for all of the following:
- BLS certification
- FIRET 1 certification (provide unofficial transcript if taken at another college)
- NREMT certification
- FCC Application
- Fire Academy Interest Form
- JST (if you are current or former military)
- Resume (if you have prior fire or EMT experience)
There are 2 academies per year in January and July. Interest Forms are available for submission as follows:
January Academy - June 1st through July 31st (selection occurs in August)
July Academy - November 1st through December 31st (selection occurs in January)
Interest Forms will only be considered if they are accompanied by all the applicable Proof of Completion documents listed above by the due date. For questions, email us at fireacademy@fresnocitycollege.edu
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be in good academic standing with the college for any prior courses taken
- Possess a valid California driver's license
- Provide proof of a clear sports/DMV physical examination
Prerequisites
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification
- FIRET 1 - Fire Protection Organization or equivalent (please provide unofficial transcripts if taken from another institution). For a description of this course, please reference the Fresno City College Course Catalog 2022-2023, page 374.
Academy Content
The Basic Fire Academy Certificate is designed to prepare students for initial employment in the fire service. Our program includes four Fire Technology courses taken over the course of a 22-week period, for a total of 34 units. The Basic Fire Academy is offered in January and July, and consists of the following courses:
- Fire Technology 130A Basic Fire Academy Part I
- Fire Technology 130B Basic Fire Academy Part II
- Fire Technology 22A Firefighter II Part A
- Fire Technology 22B Firefighter II Part B
Graduates of the Basic Fire Academy will also earn the following State Fire Training Certificates:
- Fresno City College Basic Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement
- California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Fighter professional certification series:
- CSFM Firefighter 1 Certificate
- CSFM Auto Extrication
- CSFM Rope Rescue Operations
- CSFM Firefighter Survival
- CSFM Fire Control 3
- CSFM Confined Space Awareness
- CSTI and CSFM Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations & Decon
- Incident Command System I-100 & I-200, NIMS 700 & 800
- CSFM Driver Operator 1A
- CSFM Firefighter 2 Coursework (FF1 and FF2 Task Book)
- CSFM RIC OPS
- CSFM Fire Control 4
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
- CSFM Firefighter 1 Certificate
Basic Fire Academy Costs
Basic Fire Academy costs include college tuition, various State Fire Training Certificate fees, a college health services fee, and the cost to purchase or rent additional supplies and equipment as needed. The total cost will be approximately $4,000.00 and is broken down below.
Additional Items | Estimated Cost |
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Approved Safety Boots | $250.00 |
Uniforms | $300.00 |
Protective Clothing* | $950.00 |
Physical Examination | $150.00 |
CSFM Certificates | $896.00 |
Sub Total of Additional Items | $2,250.00 |
Total (including basic items)* | $4,213.00 |
*Protective clothing rental fees include a $100.00 refundable deposit and return shipping fee.
*Cost may change without prior notice
For information on Financial Aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office on campus at 559-442-8245 or email them at financialaidoffice@fresnocitycollege.edu.
Recommended Preparation
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Math and English Proficiency: If you were successful in completing high school math and English courses with a grade of C or better, then you are likely proficient. If you were not successful or it has been a long time since you were in high school, then visit the FCC Math Support Center for resources on how to improve your math skills or the Writing and Reading Center for resources on how to improve your English skills. These are both located on the Fresno City College Campus in the Library.
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Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Preparation: Fire Academy physical training includes CPAT testing. The CPAT test consists of eight timed test measurements of skill in stair climbing, hose dragging, equipment carrying, ladder raising and extension, forcible entry, search, rescue drag, ceiling breach, and pulling. To prepare for entry into the academy you can access the CPAT Preparation Guide.
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Volunteer firefighting experience will help prepare candidates for entry-level firefighting positions. Federal, state, and local agencies may offer volunteer firefighting opportunities.
Internships
Graduates of the fire academy will have opportunities to participate in internships with our partner fire agencies. Graduates can work up to 450 hours per semester and gain experience that will help prepare them for employment. Since the start of the program, Many graduate interns have been offered employment based on their internship experience. Although employment is not guaranteed, internships benefit our cadets with real firefighter experience.
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Selma Fire Department,
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Kingsburg Fire Department,
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Hanford Fire Department,
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Sanger Fire Department,
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Farmersville Fire Department, and
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North Central Fire Protection District