Fire Technology

Fresno City College (FCC) Fire Academy was founded in 1992 by Mike Collins, Retired Battalion Chief with the City of Fresno Fire Department. Our Academy is rated as one of the best Fire Academies in the State of California. We are Accredited by the State of California and we are also an Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) through the California State Fire Marshal’s office. The Fire Academy became accredited in 2014 and completed its re-accreditation in 2017.

Basic Fire Academy

The FCC Basic Fire Academy is designed to provide the extensive hands-on training required by many fire agencies for entry-level employment and prepares students to become a State of California Certified Firefighter I.

Fire Academy Information

Fire Technology Degrees

The FCC Fire Academy offers two Associate in Science degree programs. A Fire Technology Associate in Science degree and a Fire Technology/Company Officer Associate in Science degree. Both help prepare students for advancement in their Fire Service careers. Credit for Prior Learning is now available for some SFT courses and can be applied towards the degree.

Fire Technology Degree Information

EMT and Paramedic Programs

The FCC Fire Academy has an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Training Course and a partnership with the Fresno County Paramedic program that offers courses in both the Fall and Spring semesters.

EMT and Paramedic Information

State Fire Training Certificate Courses

The FCC Fire Academy offers various California State Fire Training certificate courses in Company Officer, Driver Operator, Fire Instructor, Fire Investigator, Fire Rescue, Incident Command, and Chief Officer.

State Fire Certificates Information

HOURS

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

CONTACT

Phone: 559.442.5930
Location: Career Technology Center (CTC)
Email: fireacademy@fresnocitycollege.edu
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Peter Cacossa, Fire Academy Director

Paulette Richards, Fire Academy Counselor

Richard Lum, Fire Academy Coordinator

Suzanne Sankey, Fire Academy Program Assistant

Fresno City College
Attn: Fire Academy
2930 E Annadale Ave
Fresno CA 93725

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Spotlights

Fire Academy
Staff Spotlight

Dennis Katuin started his fire career with the North Central Fire Protection District and eventually tested for and became a firefighter with the Fresno Fire Department. He spent over 30 years working in the Fire Service in various roles in Suppression, HAZMAT, and Investigations. He is now the Fire Academy's primary logistician ensuring equipment is ready and tested for students and instructors. He is the backbone of our program and is also the first recipient of the Oney Durney Mentorship Award for outstanding service and mentorship to students and instructors at the Academy.