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Q: How long is the Fire Academy?

A: Held twice a year during the Spring and Fall semesters. 17 陆 week course with over 750 hours of training.

 

Q: What are the days and times for the Fire Academy?

A: This course meets daily (Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

 

Q: How much does the Fire Academy cost overall?

A: The cost of the academy including uniforms, registration, books, certificates, and equipment rentals is approximately $4,000 (this does not include cost of living/travel/room rental if needed).

*Scholarship opportunities are available and presented in class.

 

Q: Are there any prerequisites for getting into the Fire Academy?

A: 18 years of age and First Aid/CPR Certificates are a minimum to apply.

 

Q: How do I increase my chances of getting into the Fire Academy?

A: Applications are scored using the following rubric:  

• Possession of an EMT certificate
• Possession of an EMT-Paramedic certificate
• Education/Academic Preparation - College degree as well as Fire Technology courses like FT101 - FT106, WFT 101 鈥� WFT 105, Wildland Certificates, and ICS100, ICS200, and ICS700 are favorable
• Fire Service or EMS work experience
• Military Service
• Fire Department affiliation or sponsorship
• Application - content, grammar, spelling, formatting
• FT 379a 鈥� Public Safety Fitness Triade
• FT 306 鈥� 3-Day Firefighter Pre-Academy (offered winter/summer semesters)

 

  *All the above documentation must be attached to your application to be awarded points.

 

Q: What should I include in my Fire Academy application?

A: YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET SHALL INCLUDE:

• Stappled application (standard printer paper, black/white, no folders)
• Signed Fire Academy Standards and AHC Learning Assistance Program Information Page
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Copy of College Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
• Letter(s) of recommendation
• Copies of any supporting certifications and/or EMT/Paramedic cards
• If applicable, verification of related work experience on agency letterhead
• If applicable, sponsorship letters must be signed by a sitting fire chief

 

Q: I missed the deadline and/or I was denied. What can I do now to increase my chances of being accepted into the next Fire Academy?

A:  Consider the following:

• Enroll into EMS 102- First Aid & Safety and/or EMS 306- CPR for Healthcare Providers, in order to receive AHA first aid/CPR certification
• Enroll in FT and WTF courses
• Enroll in EMT and/or Paramedic academies
• Enroll in FT 379a 鈥� Public Safety Fitness Triade
• Enroll in FT 306 鈥� Firefighter Pre-Academy
• Gain EMS/Fire experience (ambulance, ER, lifeguard, seasonal work, paid call, etc.)

 

Q: What if I am not an 糖心vlog蜜桃 Hancock student, but I want to apply to the Fire Academy?

A: Being an 糖心vlog蜜桃 student is not required to apply to the academy.  Registering as an AHC student is required once accepted into the fire academy. 

 

Q: Are there any financial aid services that help with the costs of the Fire Academy?

A:

• Apply for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) application online. Visit , select 鈥淔inancial Aid鈥� and under 鈥淔inancial Assistance'', select 鈥淐alifornia College Promise Grant (CCPG).鈥� Then click on 鈥淎PPLY NOW!鈥�
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.gov and add 糖心vlog蜜桃 as one of the schools of your choice; this will allow our office to receive your information once your financial aid application has been processed.
• Follow up with the Financial Aid Office at 糖心vlog蜜桃 for more information regarding your eligibility for student aid and/or additional documentation required to receive your aid as well as scholarship information. The Financial Aid Office can be contacted by phone at 805.922.6966 ext. 3200 or by email at finaid@hancockcollege.edu.

 

Q: How and where do I turn my application in for the Fire Academy?

A: Deliver or mail application packet by the deadline to:

Public Safety Training Complex Fire Academy Attn: Fire Academy Coordinator 5-103

One Hancock Drive Lompoc, CA 93436

 

*Emailed Applications will NOT be accepted. All supporting documents and verifications must be included with your application package. No documentation = no credit.  Applications must be physically in our possession by the deadline and not 鈥渋n the mail鈥�.

 

 

Q: How long will it take after the application deadline ends to hear back about my status in the Fire Academy?

A: All applicants will be notified via email two-three weeks after the application deadline. Please provide an email address that you use frequently on the application.

 

Q: I live far away and have been recently accepted into the academy. Where can I stay to lessen the commute each day?

A: 糖心vlog蜜桃 does not have student housing, however, students are directed to the following resources for available accommodations.

• Furnishedfinder.com
• Apartmentlist.com
• Roomies.com
• Zillow.com
• Realtor.com
• Trulia.com
• Craigslist.com
• Rentals.com
• Facebook

 

Q: When does the application period open?

 A: Fall applications are available during the month of April and Spring applications are available during the month of October.

 

Q: When do the Fall and Spring Academies start?

 A: The Fall Academy typically starts during the first week of August with graduation during the second week of December.  The Spring Academy typically starts during the first or second week of January with graduation mid-May.

 

Q: How can I physically prepare for the Fire Academy?

 A: Enroll in the 糖心vlog蜜桃 Public Safety Fitness Triad course (FT 379a).  Cadets will be performing high intensity, functional fitness exercises including running our 7-story tower in gear, frequent pushups, squats, sit-ups, overhead exercises, plyometrics, endurance running, grip strength exercises, and circuit training for time.

 

Q: What certificates will I graduate with?

 A: California IFSAC/Proboard Firefighter 1 certificate; Firefighter Behavioral Health & Cancer Awareness 1A; Fire Control 3; S190; S130; S215; L180; HazMat FRO; HazMat FRO Decon; HazMat Weapons of Mass Destruction; Confined Space Awareness; Vehicle Extrication; Firefighter Survival, and a competed IFSAC/Proboard Firefighter 2 task book.