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.
Spring 2027 Applications will be open
September 1, 2026 thru September 13, 2026
SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR SPRING 2027
Our Spring Fire Academy will be offered
MONDAY-THURSDAY 4:45 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
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 9/15/26 @ 5 pm OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Practice Session - Saturday 9/19/26 @ 8 am OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Practice Session - Thursday 9/24 @ 5 pm OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Exam - Saturday 9/26/26 @ 8 am INVITE ONLY, COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Exam - Tuesday 9/29/26 @ 5 pm INVITE ONLY, COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Applicant Review & Follow up (as needed): TBD
Applicant *Tentative Academy Acceptance Notification: TBD
*pending completion of Physical Agility
Firefighter Academy 21-47 Orientation: 10/13/2026 *Tentative
Program Start Date: 1/19/2027 *Tentative
*Applications will be ranked and based upon scoring rubric and date of submission
