Your First Step Toward a Fire Service Career
Qualifying cadets earn their EMT or Paramedic course completion certificate — a free, mentor-guided pathway into the fire service.
Start here
EMT Academy
Earn your EMT certificate with no prior experience required. A tuition-free, ~5-month pre-apprenticeship and your first step toward the fire service.
The next step
Paramedic Academy
Advance from EMT to paramedic in a rigorous 10-month program. Builds on your existing EMT certification toward a career as a firefighter-paramedic.
Why the Academy
Cadets complete the entry-level steps needed to launch a career as a firefighter — with support the whole way.
Firefighter mentorship
Guidance on interviews and the path into the fire service.
CPAT & exam prep
Physical training for the CPAT and prep for the Cal-JAC written exam.
Statewide eligibility
Graduates land on the FCTC list used by 175+ California departments.
Barriers removed
A direct, supported path designed to open the fire service to more people.