Firefighter 1 and 2 Academy

• Firefighter Academy Office
  Phone: (916) 781-6251
  Email: fireacademy@sierracollege.edu
  • Fire Academy/Roseville Training Center
    2030 Hilltop Circle, Roseville, CA 95747
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• Nevada County Fire Academy
  Grass Valley Fire Station 2
  213 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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The required 80% academic standard for the Firefighter 1 and 2 Academy is rigorous. Candidates need to be aware at the outset that this will place extraordinary demands on their time and resources.

The Firefighter 1 Academy is offered in two different formats: 

1. Full-time Monday through Friday or,
2. Extended format of evening and weekend classes, which enables students to maintain employment while preparing for a career in the fire service

Roseville Training Center/Fire Academy Schedule

• Fall Academy: early July through December
• Spring Academy: early January through June
• Classes conducted on most weeknights and weekend days

Nevada County Campus Schedule

• Spring Academy: late January through May
• Classes conducted on weekdays, with a few weekends

Academy Core Values

• Honor: Guides firefighters to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior.
• Courage: Is the mental, moral and physical strength ingrained in firefighters.
• Devotion to Duty: The selfless devotion to act or course of action that is required of one’s position

Acceptance into the Fire Academy is by an application process.

• Fall 2025 Roseville application period closed Friday, April 11, 2025 at noon
• Spring 2026 Grass Valley and Roseville applications will be available: Monday, Sept. 29 at 8am through Friday, Oct. 10 at noon
• Fall 2026 application details not yet posted

Material and Uniform Costs: Some personal protective equipment will be provided by the Academy, with the exception of: footwear, hoods, gloves (for health reasons). Students must also provide their own uniforms. Specifications and sources 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. Learn more about Sierra College Financial Aid.

Books: FT 100 books will be available for purchase online and at the Sierra College Bookstore. Details will be made available in the Acceptance Letter.

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 following list is estimated expenses to participate in the Academy.

Course Materials

From approved vendors. Details provided in registration packet.

Once you’ve successfully completed the Academy, you will meet the training requirements for the California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1. You will be able to apply for your Firefighter 2 certification after successful completion of the task book and experience requirement of:

• 1 year as a volunteer or reserve firefighter, or
• 6 months as an intern/full time paid firefighter with a California fire department