College of the Sequoias Firefighter 1 & 2 Academy Application Information
*Admission requirements and procedures are subject to change at any time.
Firefighter Academy Admission Requirements:
Prospective cadets must complete two prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of "C"
- Completion of the Firefighter Academy Physical Agility Component & Medical Clearance
- Current CPAT completion within 1 year will waive this requirement.
- Students must provide their own personal protective equipment.
- Medical clearance prior to admission to the Fire academy. Fire Cadets should be in good physical condition, as physical training is an integral part of the academy.
*Applications will be evaluated based on the application rubric below.
APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR FALL
SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR FALL 26
Our Fall Fire Academy will be offered during the daytime next semseter
MON-THUR 8:00am - 4:00pm
Spring 2027 Applications will open in September
Prior to Fire Academy Applications
*Complete a COS Web Application. Required for all new students.
Submit an Admissions application using
CCCApply. Submit the application Online and print a copy of the confirmation page for your records. For more information, please call (559) 730-3727. Make sure your name reads the same on both the Application and Orientation Form.
Returning Students: Complete the COS update form in BannerWeb
Fire Academy Physical Agility Exams: Pass/Fail within 2 attempt
Physical Agility Practice Session -Tuesday 4/14/26 5pm OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Practice Session - Saturday 4/18/26 8am OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Practice Session - Wednesday 4/22/26 5pm OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Exam - Saturday 4/25/26 8am INVITE ONLY, COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Exam - Thursday 4/30/26 5pm INVITE ONLY, COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Applicant Review & Follow up (as needed): April 20-24, 2026
Applicant *Tentative Academy Acceptance Notification: May, 2026
*pending completion of Physical Agility
Firefighter Academy 21-46 Orientation: May 2026
Program Start Date: August 10, 2026 *Tentative
*Applications will be ranked and based upon scoring rubric and date of submission
