FIREFIGHTER 1 ACADEMY INFORMATION
Fire Instructor Chris Armstrong and CTE Dean Alan Dixon
Location:
Yuba College Public Safety Center
2088 North Beale Rd, Room 2142
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6923
FIRTC 63 Fall 2025 (without EMT) Academy Schedule:
August 6, 2025 to November 19, 2025, 0630-1700 Monday to Friday
Applications will be available here on Monday, March 10, 2025
FIRTC 64 Spring 2026 (with EMT) Academy Schedule:
TBA, 0630-1700 Monday to Friday
Please e-mail dcoats@yccd.edu to be added to the academy interest list.
To receive updates and information for fall 2025, please email dcoats@yccd.edu
FALL 2025 FIREFIGHTER 1 ACADEMY APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE
Step 1. Complete fire academy application and submit via email no later than 5pm on Friday, April 11. Ensure you receive a confirmation email that your application was received. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please note: applicants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Step 2. Apply to Yuba College as a new student if not already registered. See registration link for new students here: Apply Now – Yuba College (yccd.edu) Priority Registration: Priority Registration – Yuba College (yccd.edu)
Step 3. Review program costs and fees and apply for financial aid if needed, Financial Aid – Yuba College (yccd.edu) Connect with WIOA: Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) | Yuba College (yccd.edu)
Step 4. Await confirmation of acceptance into the fire academy. Notification of acceptance to the academy will be sent via email by Friday, April 18, 2025 and we will request your confirmation. If you do not confirm, your seat will be given to the next applicant. Acceptance letter will provide information regarding items to purchase and tasks to complete.
If confirmed into the Fall 2025 academy, complete the remaining steps:
Step 5. Complete medical exam, due by July 7, 2025 Fire Medical Clearance Release Form (your clearance must be dated within 6 months of academy start)
Step 6. Purchase uniforms, Personal Protective equipment, PT clothing, and books, due by July 7, 2025
Step 7. Enroll and attend FIRTC 60, the academy prerequisite, scheduled July 25-27, 2025. If you will be challenging the prerequisite, please reach out to the public safety office.
Step 7. Attend a required orientation meeting via Zoom and Mandatory in-person orientation the weekend before the academy begins.
Step 8. Prepare for academy start on August 6, 2025
FIREFIGHTER 1 & 2 PROGRAM COSTS
Material and Uniform Costs
Some personal protective equipment will be provided by the Academy, with the exception of footwear, hoods, and gloves (for health reasons). Students must also provide their own uniforms. Specifications and vendors for these items will be provided upon being accepted for enrollment in the Academy.
Financial Aid
Some students may be eligible to receive financial aid. Both Board of Governor’s Fee Waivers and Federal Financial Assistance may be viable options for students seeking assistance. For further information, call or email the Yuba College Financial Aid office or go to their website here: Financial Aid – Yuba College (yccd.edu)
Books
Firefighter Academy books will be available for purchase online and at the Yuba College Bookstore. Details will be made available in the Acceptance Letter. Once accepted and enrolled in the course, go to the course link in your Yuba College login and the books assigned to the academy will be linked to your course registration. Bookstore link here: Bookstore – Yuba College (yccd.edu)
Fees
Enrollment fees, as set by the California State Legislature, are $46 per unit and are subject to change. Students will be responsible for the difference in enrollment fees if such changes are enacted by the Legislature. The total cost for the Firefighter 1 academy is approximately $3,500 – $4,500 dollars.
Total estimated expenses for fall Firefighter 1 academy without EMT (Fall Rotation) are summarized below:
| $ 972.00 | Tuition, Fees, and Parking Pass -Based on the current $46.00 per unit enrollment for CA residents |
| $ 825.00 | Material Fees (SFM certificates and testing) |
| $ 326.00 | Books and printed materials -Available at the Yuba College Bookstore |
| $ 560.00 | Uniforms and physical training clothes |
| $ 1170.00 | PPE Equipment Purchase – helmet, boots, gloves, etc. |
| $ 3,853.00 | TOTAL |
| This total does not include living expenses. |
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ABOVE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT
All fees are approximate and subject to change at any time.
Total estimated expenses for spring Firefighter 1 academy with EMT (Spring Rotation) are summarized below:
| $ 1,294.00 | Tuition, Fees, and Parking Pass -Based on the current $46.00 per unit enrollment for CA residents |
| $ 825.00 | Material Fees (SFM certificates and testing) |
| $ 445.00 | Books and printed materials -Available at the Yuba College Bookstore |
| $ 560.00 | Uniforms and physical training clothes |
| $ 1170.00 | PPE Equipment Purchase – helmet, boots, gloves, etc. |
| $ 4,294.00 | TOTAL |
| This total does not include living expenses. |
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ABOVE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT
All fees are approximate and subject to change at any time.
Need help? Call 530-749-3879,
office email: dcoats@yccd.edu, Facilitator email: rstoddar@yccd.edu
