Spring 2024 Fire Academy Application Period has ended
Fall Applications are received the month of March
Spring Applications are received the month of September
The Fire Academy Application window opens twice a year, in March for the Fall Academy and in September for the Spring Academy. The application is available on the bottom of this page. Applications will not be accepted until the window opens.
PREREQUISITES
Successful completion of the following classes are required prior to Fire Academy start date:
- EMT 169 - Emergency Medical Technician. Also, a copy of the "Course Completion Record" must be submitted as proof of successful skills exam completion OR a copy of your EMT certification card through the state of California or through NREMT. *
- FT 151 - Fire Protection Organizations
- FT 154 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
*The "Course Completion Record" or EMT card must be valid through the application process up to the completion of the academy.
SELECTION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for completeness, accuracy, in-progress reports, and other requested information. We typically receive approximately 100 applications for 40 seats. Admission to the fire academy is open to all students and very competitive.
All supporting documents must be in your application package to be considered. Incomplete applications will be set aside and ranked last.
Applicants who have completed all their prerequisites at the time of application are given priority over those who have not. Cadets will be selected in following priority order:
- First Priority: Applicants who have COMPLETED ALL their prerequisites at Oxnard College will be screened first.
- Second Priority: Applicants who have COMPLETED ALL their prerequisites at another institution will be screened second.
- Third Priority: Applicants whose courses (EMT169, FT 151 and FT 154) are IN PROGRESS at OC will be screened third.
- Fourth Priority: Applicants whose courses (EMT 169, FT 151 and FT 154) are IN PROGRESS another institution will be screened fourth.
- Last Priority: Fall applicants who anticipate to take any of the prerequisites (FT 151 and FT 154) during the summer at Oxnard College will be screened last.
Courses in progress must include a Progress Report from your instructor with current grade. These must be attached to your application upon submission.
TRANSCRIPTS & DOCUMENTATION
Incomplete applications will not be considered. You must provide unofficial transcripts, your EMT certification, official form of ID, resume, and other required documents. If transcripts are not provided for all courses taken, your application will be considered incomplete. This also applies to students that have taken classes at Oxnard College, Ventura College, or Moorpark College as we do not have access to student records.
FIRE ACADEMY SCHEDULE
- The Oxnard College Fire Academy is a Monday - Thursday class that begins on the first day of the semester at 0615 and ends at 1720. The Fire Academy graduates in December (fall semester) and May (spring semester).
- Spring Academies do NOT take Spring Break
HEALTH SCREENING
Upon acceptance to the academy, students will be required to go through a health, wellness, stamina, and strength screening which will be conducted by the college at a designated time and location. This will include a lung function test/spirometry which is required so you can be fit tested for a SCBA mask.
If cadets wish to have their screening done by their primary doctor, they will need to submit a signed statement in addition to their signed medical forms.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
If you are interested in applying for and receiving an Oxnard College Certificate of Achievement (34 units) for the Fire Academy , you must have completed the following:
- EMT R169 or college equivalent - 8.5 units
- FT R151 or equivalent - 3 units
- FT R170 OC Fire Academy - 20 units
- FT R173 Fire Service Physical Fitness - 2.5 units
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Applications can be mailed or hand delivered to the address below:
Oxnard College Public Safety
Attn. Samantha Agreda, Administrative Assistant
104 Durley Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010
OR
Applications can be emailed to sagredachavarry@vcccd.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will not be received outside of September 1 - September 28, 2023. All applications are due on September 28, 2023 by 1500 (3pm). Postmarks will not be accepted as a receive date.
Spring 2024 Application dates:
Sept. 1, 2023 - Sept. 28, 2023
