College of the Redwoods will hold a CAL FIRE Basic Fighter Academy beginning in September.
There will be a mandatory orientation on Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room AJ 101A. Class dates are from Friday, September 2, to Sunday, January 15, 2023. Classes will meet on Friday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Students completing this certificate will have the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of an entry-level wildland firefighter as required by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Students are eligible to apply for CAL FIRE certification on successful completion of the training.
For more information, go to www.redwoods.edu/cte/AJ/Fire-Academy or call the Public Safety Training Center at 707-476-4334.