60TH Firefighter I Academy:  August 26, 2013 - January 16, 2014. Deadline to return Personal History Statements is June 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm.

Applications are now CLOSED. Please do not apply. Information about the next academy will be posted here as it becomes available. Check back often!

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Fire Academy Overview:

The Butte Fire Academy has been training future firefighters for over 30 years. The standards of the program are founded on the belief that only intelligent, skillful, strong, and adaptable people of good character are suitable for the fire service. The life-safety services provided by modern fire departments demand these skills and abilities, and our program is dedicated to providing the necessary training to augment the natural talents of our students.

Without exception, every student who attends the Butte Fire Academy finds the program to be extraordinarily challenging……read more

Days & Times:  The Fire Academy meets Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, for 19 weeks. Some weekends are required.

Units:  29 semester units & .5 unit of Critical Skills Workshop

Fees:

NOTE:  ALL ITEMS BELOW ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT
$2299.00	Based on the current $46.00 per unit enrollment and material fees
$  300.00	Books - Student purchases at the Butte College Bookstore (approx.)
$  600.00	Uniforms and physical training clothes (approx.)
$  300.00	Wildland & structural gloves, structural boots, turnout suspenders, structural hood, hose strap and stethoscope (approx.)
$  800.00	Laptop Computer (approx.)
$4299.00	Total
	All fees are approximate and subject to change at any time.
	The fees listed above DO NOT include living expenses.

 

Out-of-state students will be charged $200 per unit above the initial fee.  Financial Aid (530) 895-2311 and/or Veteran's benefits (530) 895-2566 may be available through Butte College for qualified students.

Certification:  The Fire Academy conforms to standards for certification by the California Board of Fire Services.  Upon successful completion, the student is eligible for certification as an NREMT and is academically qualified for state certification as a Fire Fighter I, as well as certifications for CalFire Basic Firefighter; CalFire Basic Wildland Firefighter; Low Angle Rescue; Incident Command System 100 & 200; Terrorism Consequence Management; Vehicle Extrication; Fire Control 3; Confined Space Awareness; Swift Water Rescue; Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics; Hazardous Materials-First Responder Operational; and Firefighter Survival.

Pre-Requisites:  Students must have a combined minimum grade point average of 2.0 from all community colleges and/or universities, including Butte College. Students must be high school graduates or have a GED/CHSPE and provide evidence. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that a 40-hour First Responder course be taken by non-EMT/Paramedics to prepare for the EMT portion of the Academy.  This course can be used on CalFire applications.

Orientation:  The mandatory Fire Academy orientation will cover what will be expected of you physically, mentally, and academically. Fire Academy procedures as well as a tour of the Fire Training Grounds are included in this 3-hour presentation.  No one will be allowed to continue with the Fire Academy application process without attending an orientation.

Active military personnel currently deployed out of the area and therefore unable to attend one of these dates should contact the Academy office at (530) 895-2402 for possible alternatives.

We also encourage students who are thinking about a career in the fire service or who are planning to attend a future session of the Academy to attend.  Our intention is for the potential candidate to be well informed and prepared for a successful experience in the Academy. **Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.**

No appointment is necessary and you do not need to pre-register. There is no fee for this orientation.

60th ACADEMY ORIENTATION DATES & TIMES:

Date	Time	Location
Saturday, March 23, 2013	3-5 pm	AHPS 115
Friday, April 5, 2013	6-9 pm	AHPS 115

Other Important Dates to Remember:

Fire Academy Application Deadline:  Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Personal History Statements will be emailed to those who qualify on or before: May 9, 2013

Personal History Statements must be returned by: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Lottery results with Acceptance/Medical Packet will be emailed on or before:  June 20, 2013

Medical Packet and CPR card due by:  Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Academy Registration & Fee Payment:  July 6 - July 25, 2013, 11-1 pm M - TH ONLY!

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these deadlines. Failure of mail or courier services to deliver documents on time does not excuse the deadline.

Application Process:

ALL correspondence will be done via email. Provide an accurate email address that is checked often on the Pre-Enrollment application.

All applicants are required to:

• Complete the Pre-Enrollment application and return it with a copy of your Reading and English assessment scores if the test is taken at another college OR a copy of your college diploma.  A Reading Level IV and English Level III is mandatory. Testing will be waived with an AA/AS degree or higher. High School transcripts will NOT be accepted as evidence of assessment levels.
• Obtain a Butte College ID # by completing the Butte College Online Application.
• Attend one mandatory Fire Academy Orientation.
• Complete a Personal History Statement, which must include a copy of your High School Diploma/GED. Personal History Statements will be emailed after above qualifications have been met.

At a designated date all qualified applicants will be entered into a lottery. 

 The first 50 students will:

• Complete a provided medical packet, including a physician's release.
• Show evidence of a current (throughout the Academy) CPR certification. This CPR card must include: Adult 1 & 2 Rescuer CPR, Child & Infant CPR, Adult, Child & Infant Obstructed Airway Maneuvers. The American Heart Association Health Care Provider or equivalent is the suggested source. ONLINE COURSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED!!!
• Take note of Butte College's "7 Days to Pay" Policy and make financial arrangements accordingly.

Uniforms:  All participants are required to wear the Butte College Fire Academy uniform.  Details will be sent to those who are accepted.

Housing: There is no housing on campus.  Chico State's Craig Hall dormitory and special housing (houses & apartments) are available to Butte College students; please call 1-800-559-1393 for more information. A list of off-campus housing can be found at www.butte.och101.com.

Location:  Butte College is located between Chico and Oroville.  You can reach the college by taking Durham-Pentz Rd - off Highway 99, or Clark Rd - off Highway 70.  The Fire Academy office is located in the Allied Health and Public Services (AHPS) Building Room 144.

Transportation:  Cadets are responsible for their own transportation. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. There will be some off-campus training (up to a 45-minute drive/ride-along program). 

Non-discrimination:  The Butte-Glenn Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, color, or disability in any of its facilities, programs or activities.  The District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in a timely manner upon request.

Disabilities:  Physical or learning disabilities will not disqualify you from entering this Academy.  However, it is your responsibility to contact Disabled Student Services at (530) 895-2455 (identify yourself as a Fire Academy student) prior to the starting date of the Academy.  Any time spent away from the classroom regarding this matter will not be acceptable. An individual requiring a specific accommodation should contact the Fire Academy as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days prior to the start of class.

Information & Application

Fire Academy Admission Policy here

Questionnaire for Academy Success

Academy Pre-Enrollment Application