In order to attend the Fire Academy at the start of Fall, students must successfully
complete an EMT course in addition to the FIR170K: LTCC Fire Academy Orientation course
prior to Fall quarter. Connect with an LTCCFA staff member with questions.
You Hear the Call - Get the Skills & Certifications You Need to Serve
The Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy prepares bright, committed, service-oriented
students for sustainable careers in fire suppression and management. LTCCFA cadets
receive comprehensive hands-on training from working professionals who share their
passion with students for this critical work. Cadets will graduate from the program
well prepared to work in wildland or structural firefighting organizations at the
federal, state, and local levels, obtaining the licenses and certifications needed
to enter the work force right away.
The Fire Academy is offered through partnerships with the City of South Lake Tahoe
Fire Rescue, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, and the Lake Valley Fire Protection
District. LTCC is recognized by the California State Fire Marshal and the State Board
of Fire Services as an Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP).
The Fire Academy follows a two-quarter Fall/Winter format, enabling LTCCFA cadets
to complete their training and graduate just before fire season begins. This timing
positions them perfectly to secure employment and kickstart their careers in fire
service.
There are A NUMBER OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS that you can apply for each Spring. Scholarships make it possible to earn money for
college that does not ever need to be repaid. While some of LTCC's scholarships are
competitive, there is a wide variety available you can apply for for free that are
awarded based on all kinds of qualities and interests.
Completion of HEA140E: Emergency Medical Technician with a "B" grade or better, or
equivalent EMT course certificate of completion.
FIR191P or FIR170K: LTCC Fire Academy Orientation Class (1.75 units).
Successfully pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), the recognized standard
for measuring a person's ability to handle the physical demands of being a firefighter.
The timed test measures how students handle eight separate events that are designed
to mirror real-world tasks on the job.
A physician's clearance is required for participation in the Fire Academy.
You will receive a certificate of completion for the training hours required by the
State Fire Marshal's Office for Firefighter I, along with Fire Service Training &
Education Program (FSTEP) and National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certificates
in several areas. After completing our program, you must successfully complete the
Firefighter 1 Certification Examination. At that time, you will be eligible to apply
for the actual Firefighter I certificate through the Fire Marshal's Office with the
approval of a California Fire Chief.
Anyone completing a Firefighter I academy must successfully complete a skills and
written examination process before they can become certified. The evaluators for the
testing process must be certified by the California State Fire Training and must be
different than the instructors who taught at your fire academy. More information will
be provide during the orientation class.
Students who are accepted into the program should expect to meet on Tuesdays at LTCC's
campus in the G buildings. Fridays and Saturdays in Carson City, NV (approximately
30 miles from campus) at the Regional Training Facility from 7am-6pm each week.
The Fire Academy can help coordinate transportation for cadets who need assistance.
You Hear the Call - Get the Skills & Certifications You Need to Serve
