Enrollment
The selection for the Firefighter I Academy will be determined by a lottery process if necessary. Print the online application (Adobe PDF file) and medical clearance form (PDF) Contact the Fire Technology Department at (707) 836-2906 for further information. Applications are due by October 2007 for the Spring Semester academy. You must specify which academy you are applying for. Submit separate applications for each academy.
*All prerequisites will be verified. Orientation packets will be mailed to all FF1 registered students. ATTENDANCE AT ORIENTATION DAY IS MANDATORY.Prerequisites
Fire 71: Fire Protection Organization
EMC 100 - Emergency First Responder or current EMT card
Fire 208 - Introduction to Firefighter I Academy
Medical Clearance form required. Download PDF
Students must be at least 18 years of age to enter the Academy.
Prerequisites must be completed before applying to the Fire Academy. (see Enrollment section). All prerequisites will be verified. A lottery will be held if necessary.*NEW REQUIREMENT*
The State Fire Marshal's Office in conjunction with OSHA is requiring all fire academy applicants to pass a Respirator Medical Evaluation Exam before being allowed entrance into the fire academy. This test will measure your ability to successfully wear breathing apparatus. The test will cost $85. Further information will be provided upon acceptance to the fire academy.
Location
Classes are held at the Santa Rosa Fire Department Training Tower located at Stony Point Road and West College Avenue, Santa Rosa, as well as at the Public Safety Training Center/Windsor.
The Sonoma County Junior College District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students, employees and applicants regardless of ethnicity/race, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, or political or organizational affiliation. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college's vocational education programs. In addition, the district is committed to overcoming sex discrimination and stereotyping in vocational education programs.
Program Overview
FIRE 208.1 Firefighter 1
This course is conducted by Santa Rosa Junior College in cooperation with the Marin-Sonoma Training Officers Association. It is a basic Firefighter 1 Academy, conforming to the standards for certification by the State Board of Fire Services, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal, with one exception. This is an "abridged" academy in that it does not include required emergency medical care skills. Training to fulfill these requirements is available through SRJC, American Red Cross, and other local sources.
The academy includes 384 hours of instruction in basic firefighting skills, personnel rules and regulations, professional organizations, elementary fire behavior, fire control techniques, firefighting tactics and strategy, fire ground safety and operations, apparatus and equipment operation and maintenance, fire investigation, report writing, wild land training, and physical fitness.
This is a 12-unit course applicable toward a Certificate in Fire Technology. With a Firefighter 1 Academy diploma and an EMT card, you will have met the academic requirements for certification as a Firefighter. The State Board of Fire Services also requires six months experience as a paid firefighter, or one year as a volunteer, before actual certification is granted.
Enrollment Cost
For enrollment costs for current semester, contact Linda Mercurio in the Fire Technology Department (707) 836-2906.
Students are required to provide a navy blue uniform, OSHA approved black work boots and OSHA approved rubber turnout boots, physical fitness running shoes, and navy blue sweats. Also, students must purchase a long sleeve navy t-shirt (100% cotton).
Uniform (Pants, shirt with emblem and web belt) $115.00
Safety Boots $180.00
Rubber Boots $100.00
PT Shoes $70.00
Sweats $40.00
L/S T-Shirt $20.00
Approximate total $525.00
Call the Fire Technology Department for suggested local material vendors.
College Credit
Units: 12 units
Hours: 384 total hours
