Fire Academy Application Information
Application Periods
The Fire Academy accepts applications twice each year:
- Fall Academy: Applications accepted in March
- Spring Academy: Applications accepted in September
Applications will only be accepted during the open windows. Duration of the window exists throughout the entire month, ending on the last business day of the month at 1500 hours. The application is available at the bottom of this page.
PREREQUISITES
- EMT R169 – Emergency Medical Technician
- When applying, one of the following must be submitted:
- A valid EMT certification; California State EMT or NREMT (National Registry)
- A valid EMT Course Completion Record (showing successful completion of the EMT skills exam); PLUS a document validating a pre scheduled NREMT exam appointment. The appointment must be prior to academy day 1.
- A valid EMT certification, with an expiration date prior to the end of the academy; PLUS a document validating a pre scheduled EMT Refresher course completion or an accumulated Continuing Education Plan prior to December 1st (Fall Academies), May 1st (Spring Academies).
- Students currently enrolled in EMT eligible to apply upon their EMT completion.
- FT R151 – Fire Protection Organizations
- FT R154 – Fire Behavior and Combustion
Applicants who are complete with all prerequisites will be considered first up for academy seats, providing they complete the BEEP test at 8.6. Other 8.6 scoring applicants who are currently taking Fire Tech classes will be considered second if open seats remain after the above have been placed.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Your application must be submitted as one complete electronic application package.
Please include:
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended/attending (including Oxnard, Ventura, and Moorpark Colleges)
- Tell Me About You Answer Sheet (attach additional pages if needed)
- Resume
- Copy of Driver’s License or ID (pictures of ID's will not be accepted)
- Copy of EMT Certification Card with Expiration Date; PLUS all factors mentioned above regarding expiration dates prior to the academy's end
- Progress Report from your instructor with current grade if FT Classes are In Progress
Applications submitted with ALL required documents will be the ONLY applications reviewed or considered.
APPLICATION SCREENING PROCESS
Application screening will take place within two weeks of the application window closing. Invitations to Orientation will be sent to the email provided on the application. The Orientation scheduled date for Battalion 67 is October 5, 2026, at 1300 hours.
- COMPLETION STATUS internal screening order:
- Valid EMT certified (NREMT or State with certifications lasting throughout academy instruction); PLUS completion of Fire Tech Courses
- Valid EMT certification with expiration date prior to the end of academy instruction if;
- A verified recertification plan is attached to the application.
- Valid EMT course completion “non-certified” if;
- A verified appointment to take the NREMT certification exam PRIOR TO THE ACADEMY SEMESTER START is attached to the application.
- If the applicant pool in the COMPLETION STATUS category exceeds 40, the application submission date will be factored.
- IN-PROGRESS (IP) STATUS internal screening order:
- Single Fire Technology course IPs.
- Double Fire Technology course IPs.
- If the applicant pool exceeds 40, the application submission date will be factored.
ORIENTATION PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENT
At orientation, prospective cadets must complete an entry level Beep Test of 8.6.
ORIENTATION AGENDA
Battalion 67 Orientation October 5,2026 1300 hours
- Beep Test
- Student Services Presentation
- OCRFA Presentation
- Incoming Battalion meet and greet
- Incoming/Existing Battalion meet and greet
- Incoming Battalion communication text feed creation/testing
- Release
HEALTH SCREENING
Mandatory requirement through the Oxnard College Health Center. Details explained during Student Services presentation.
FIRE ACADEMY SCHEDULE
- Weeks 1-2; Introduction
- Weeks 3-6; Cores
- Weeks 7-13; Specialty Training
- Week 14; Structural/ Hazmat Certification Exams
- Week 15-17; Wildland
- Week 17-18; Wildland Certification Exams
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Applications must be emailed to:
Maria Magaña,
Administrative Assistant
maria_magana57@vcccd.edu
Application Questions?? Email;
Public Safety Counselor Dr. Shannon Findlay strefts@vcccd.edu
Captain Crudo tamara_crudo@vcccd.edu
Spring 2027 Application dates:
September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (15:00)
Applications will be available the morning of September 1
