FIRE 95 - Basic Fire Academy
FIRE-95 BASIC FIRE ACADEMY
40th ACADEMY - Fall 2013
September 09, 2013 - November 15, 2013
Mandatory orientation - Regional Public Safety Training Center - Room 173
Saturday, August 03 and 24, 2013 - 8:00am
All recommended courses are offered prior to Academy:
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Application required - Read this FIRST:
ACADEMY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JULY 22, 2013
The Academy Application process is available online now using the link provided at the bottom of this web page.
The Victor Valley College Firefighter I Academy is a ten week, 400-plus hour intensive training program, Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 5:00 for 10 weeks. This course provides basic firefighter skills and knowledge with an emphasis on “Hands On” skills development. The course conforms to the standards for certification by the State Board of Fire Services and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
This course has strict standards that comply with those required of firefighters in the fire service. Grooming standards, dress codes, discipline and attitude are important standards that a firefighter must possess. Teamwork, self-confidence, self-discipline, quick thinking and the ability to follow instructions and orders accurately are emphasized in this course.
Cadets who successfully complete the academy will receive Academy certification from Victor Valley College.
They may then be certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal after completing one of the following:
- one year as a volunteer firefighter,
- six months as a paid full-time firefighter with a California fire department or
- three sessions of FIRE 138 Co-Op internship,
and must meet all other State Fire Marshal requirements as required.
Other California State Fire Marshall or Certificates of Training that cadets may earn within the Firefighter I Academy include the following:
- Auto Extrication
- Firefighter Safety and Survivability
- Fire Control 3
- Fire Control 4A / 4B
- I-100,S-190, S-130, L-180 (NWCG)
- Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations (LARRO)
- CAL FIRE FF1
Recommended courses
All cadets should complete these courses and/or must obtain the corresponding certifications, prior to acceptance into the academy:
| EMS 60 Emergency Medical Technician : Minimum course completion |
| FIRE 82A Hazardous Materials First Responder - Operational (HAZMAT FRO) : STATE FIRE MARSHAL CSTI CERTIFICATION |
| FIRE 66 Introduction to Incident Command (ICS 200) : MUST BE A STATE FIRE MARSHAL or NWCG CERTIFICATION |
| FIRE 11B Confined Space Awareness : STATE FIRE MARSHAL CERTIFICATION |
All recommended courses are offered prior to the next academy.
- Class Schedule Listings ( click here)
Co-requisite Courses
- FIRE 40A - Firefighter Phys Entrance Exam Techniques (1.0 unit)
- FIRE 11 - Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations (0.5 unit)
Process
There will be an Academy in the Spring and Fall semesters. All prospective cadets must complete an application packet that will be available on-line 8 to 10 weeks prior to the start date of the Academy.
All applications will be reviewed and scored, then all that meet the minimum requirements will be invited to an interview.
The top 36 cadets will be invited to attend the academy.
Fees
| Tuition/Fees (13.5 units x $46.00 per unit) - | $ 621.00 |
| Student Center ($10.00 maximum per year) - | $ 10.00 |
| Parking Permit - | $ 40.00 |
| Certification, Materials & Equipment Fees | $ 500.00 |
| Textbook - IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 6th Ed. | $ 95.00** |
| Total | $ 1,266.00 |
**Do not purchase anything until you've been accepted to the Fire Academy.
Uniforms
All cadets are required to wear the Victor Valley College Firefighter I Academy uniform throughout the academy. The college book store does not carry all of these items, and they must be purchased at a uniform store.
There will be a vendor at the orientation to provide these items.
| T-Shirts (VVC Bookstore) |
| Sweatshirts (VVC Bookstore) |
| Shorts (VVC Bookstore) |
| Academy Ball Cap (VVC Bookstore) |
| Academy Patch (VVC Bookstore) |
| Uniform Shirt |
| Uniform Pants |
| Belt w/Buckle |
| Tie |
| Tie Clip Bar |
| Name Tag |
| Boots |
Please ensure that you have read all of the information on this page BEFORE continuing to the Application below.
REQUIRED Physical Evaluation Form: Can be turned in with your Academy Application or prior to Orientation
Academy Application