Event Details

January 7 - June 18, 2011: Firefighter I Academy

The Fire Academy is a 368 hour program and will be conducted on Tuesday and Thursday nights and every other Saturday at the Ripon Fire Department, Station 1. The academy will provide basic firefighting skills and knowledge with emphasis on "hands-on" skills development. The course conforms to the certification standards of the California State Fire Marshal's Office.

Requirements: Either "Introduction to Fire Science" (Junior College) OR Volunteer Firefighter or Explorer for more than one year; and either a Certified First Responder, EMT, or Paramedic; and CPAT certification within 6 months of sign-up.

Cost: $1250.00 ($350 deposit at time of application)

Class size is limited to 35 students and will be on a first-come, first-served basis for approved applications. Applications should be submitted in person at Ripon Fire Station 1, 142 S. Stockton Ave. (209.599.4209)

Course hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays - 6-10pm; every other Saturday-8:30am - 5pm

For more information contact:

Battalion Chief Marty Cornilsen: mcornilsen@riponfire.com

Please go to the Calendar page for an application.