WILDLAND FIRE ACADEMY

The eight (8) weekend academy is located in California.

The academy is a mixture of classroom instruction and field work on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday (7am - 7pm).

We provide the opportunity to earn the right certifications to be qualified to apply for entry level forestry and fire positions at the federal, state, private and seasonal municipal levels. The full cost of tuition is over $4,500 however, many applicants qualify for discounted rates up to full fee waivers.

Upcoming 2026 Academies:

Sacramento - May 1, 2026 (Full) - No longer accepting applications

Los Angeles, CA - Summer 2026

TBD - Fall 2026

Interest Form Instructions

Please read the full list of instructions for applying to Future Fire Academy. Your application will not be considered until all steps have been completed.

Thank you for your interest in Future Fire Academy. To get started, please complete the Interest Form below using the button. Once we review your submission, our team will contact you with program information, next steps, and all required application documents.

At this stage, no forms or signatures are required. We will email you everything you need after reviewing your information.

If you have questions, please contact us at studentsupport@futurefireacademy.org

Certifications you’ll receive:

• NWCG L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

• NWCG S-130 Firefighter Training

• NWCG S-131 Firefighter Type 1

• NWCG S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

• NWCG S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use

• NWCG S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws

• NWCG S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface

• AHA CPR

• Public Safety First Aid (Title 22)

• HAZMAT FRA & FRO

• Confined Space Awareness

Click here to learn about tuition assistance and scholarship options.