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First Priority: Applicants who have COMPLETED ALL their prerequisites at Oxnard College will be screened first.

Cadets will be selected in following priority order: Incomplete applications will be set aside and ranked last.Īpplicants who have completed all their prerequisites at the time of application are given priority over those who have not.

*The 'Course Completion Record' or EMT card must be valid through the application process up to the completion of the academy.Īll applications will be screened for completeness, accuracy, in-progress reports, and other requested information. We typically receive approximately 100 applications for 40 seats. Admission to the fire academy is open to all students and very competitive.Īll supporting documents must be in your application package to be considered. Also, a copy of the 'Course Completion Record' must be submitted as proof of successful skills exam completion OR a copy of your EMT certification card through the state of California or through NREMT.

EMT 169 - Emergency Medical Technician.

Successful completion of the following classes are required prior to Fire Academy start date: Applications will not be accepted until the window opens. The application is available on the bottom of this page. The Fire Academy Application window opens twice a year, in March for the Fall Academy and in September for the Spring Academy. Fall Applications are received the month of March Spring Applications are received the month of September These costs are broken down on the academy website link.įall 2023 Fire Academy Application Period has ended. How much does the academy cost? Approximately $4,000.00. Additional attendance details and requirements will be reviewed during orientation. If you miss any required State Fire Training topic for FFI/FFII instruction, you will not receive your Firefighter I/II Certification. What are the hours of the academy? The academy meets Monday through Thursday from 0615 to 1720.Īm I allowed to miss any days of the academy? The Fire Academy schedule is structured and inflexible. The Fire Academy requires strenuous physical activity for long periods of time. Must I be physically fit to succeed in the academy? Yes. We will let you know what time to arrive for class at orientation and provide you with the required list of items you must have on the first day of class. When is the first day of the academy? The academy begins on the first day of each semester. Payment is required at the time of registration. You will need to provide your 900 number at orientation so we can clear you for registration. How do I register for the academy? If you do not have a student ID (900 #), you must apply for admission to the college. You will be allowed to register for the academy after you have attended the mandatory orientation. Where do I get my textbooks? Textbooks will be available at the Oxnard College bookstore. This will include supplies and uniform information. What do I need to buy? A list will be provided to you at the orientation. How many weeks is the academy? Fall and Spring are 18 weeks (No Spring Break). What is the appropriate dress for the mandatory orientation? Business Casual. Oxnard College Academy graduates are employed in every Fire Department in Ventura County and many departments throughout California. The primary objective of the Fire Academy is to provide students with an academic, behavioral, physical, and manipulative skills base to successfully compete for a Firefighter position and complete a department's probationary requirements. The Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy is authorized by the California State Fire Marshal program to issue certificates from State Fire Training and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. To maintain accreditation, the Oxnard Fire Academy is reviewed by the California State Fire Marshal and members of the California Fire Technology/Academy Directors Association every five years.

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As an ARTP, Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy is authorized to deliver a CSFM Accredited Fire Fighter I/II Academy, a full suite of CSFM courses leading to advanced levels of certification and deliver Fire Fighter I/II certification examinations in support of CSFM’s accreditation by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board). Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy is an accredited Regional Training program (ARTP) as designated by the Office of the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM).

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