We offer three (3) Wildland Fire academies throughout the year.
As a nonprofit we are able to offer tuition assistance to those who qualify.
We believe everyone should have access to the education and certification necessary to be qualified for employment in the forestry and fire service.
Click here to learn more about tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities.
WILDLAND FIRE ACADEMY
The eight (8) weekEND academy is located in Northern California.
The academy is a mixture of classroom instruction and field work on 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 $3,000 however, most applicants qualify for discounted rates up to fully paid scholarships.
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
Confined Space Awareness
2025 DATES:
March 1 - April 20 (Location: San Francisco + Placerville)
July 12 - August 31 (Placerville)
October 4 - November 23 (Placerville)
Click here to learn about tuition assistance and scholarship options.
OUR OBJECTIVE
Entry level training to the fire service
Mentorship program
Resume writing support
Job placement assistance
And more!
