Fire Technology

Apply to College of the Redwoods

Fill out Fire Academy Application

• Application Due April 25th

Attend Mandatory Orientation

•  Upcoming Orientation - April 11, 2026 9:30am, Eureka Campus, Performing Arts Theater
• Zoom Orientation 11:30 am available for out of town candidates, please email Rachel-warze@redwoods.edu for attendance approval and zoom link.

Obtain Medical Clearance- Must have medical clearance prior to April 25^th Physical Ability Assessment.

Participate in Physical Ability Assessment

• April 25th, 2026- 9 or 11am, sign-ups during orientation, Eureka Campus, Track

Enrollment in each academy is determined through a lottery. Names are drawn at random to establish the order of acceptance. If you are not selected for the academy you applied for, you will have the option to secure a seat in the next available academy.

The following fees are approximate and subject to change. For more details and exact costs, please call 707-476-4259.

College Fees
Registration (enrollment) Fee - 21 units ($46/unit)*	$966
Health Fee & Student Fees	$47
On-Campus Parking	$53
* Out-of-state Tuition 21 semester units. Students classified as non-resident by Admissions Office. ($379/unit)	$7959
Fire Academy Fees
State Fire Online Trainings	$300
Patch	$10
Handout Fees	$25
Textbook approximate cost	$150
Required clothing approximate cost, includes uniforms, boots, safety gloves.	$600
PPE & SCBA rental	$1086
APPROXIMATE Total Cost	$3237

For more information, please complete the form below and someone will be in touch.

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• Fire Prevention Officer
• Fire Instructor
• Hazardous Materials Specialist
• Rescue Technician
• Emergency Services Administrator

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