Public Education

Ripon Fire District personnel welcome hundreds of people into the fire station every year. Tours catering to all age levels offer insight into the operation, personnel, equipment, practices, and procedures that constitute the department. They also teach fire and life safety lessons such as "stop, drop and roll," "fall and crawl," "don't hide, go outside," and much, much more.

During Fire Prevention Month, fire district personnel provide fire safety lessons at our local schools and crews can be found visiting participating Kindergarten through 3rd grade classes to reinforce fire safety behaviors taught in the classroom.

CPR and First Aid training is provided to the community on a monthly basis. These courses are taught by Ripon Fire Paramedic and EMT staff firefighters, as well as other certified instructors.

• Firefighter I Academy Information

Calendar & Events

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.

Monthly CPR/First Aid Classes:

2010 CPR Training