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 for Fall 2025 HAVE CLOSED
*Spring 2026 Applications will OPEN on October 1, 2025
*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 -TBD OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Practice Session - TBD OPEN INVITE COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Exam - TBD INVITE ONLY, COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Physical Agility Exam - TBD INVITE ONLY, COS HANFORD CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
*Top 40 applicants will receive an invitation to participate in the Physical Agility Component
Applicant Review & Follow up (as needed): October 2025
Applicant Notification: November 2025
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
