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.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS TIMELINE
Application Have Closed for Spring 26 Fire Academy
Spring 2026 Applications CLOSED Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
FALL 2026 FIRE ACADEMY APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN APRIL 1, 2026
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 10/14/25 5pm OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Physical Agility Practice Session - Saturday 10/18/25 8am OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Practice Session - Wednesday 10/22/25 5pm OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Exam - Saturday 10/25/25 8am INVITE ONLY, COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Exam - Thursday 10/30/25 5pm INVITE ONLY, COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
*Top 40 applicants will receive an invitation to participate in the Physical Agility Component
Practice sessions are open to everyone
Candidates that receive a conditional academy acceptance must participate and pass one of the two Physical Agility Exams
Applicant Review & Follow up (as needed): October 2025
Applicant *Tentative Academy Acceptance Notification: October 2025
*pending completion of Physical Agility
Firefighter Academy 2145 Orientation: December 2025
Program Start Date: January 5, 2026 *Tentative
*Applications will be ranked and based upon scoring rubric and date of submission
