Fire Academy Co-Coordinators:
Dominic Sanfilippo
Dennis Reinhardt
Contact Information:
Mai Chang
Administrative Secretary
(530) 895-2402
(530) 895-2938 FAX
Non-Discrimination Statement
Butte-Glenn Community College does not permit discrimination or harassment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy and, state, local or federal law. The College values fairness and equity for all members of the College community. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Section 504 discrimination:
Curtis Pahlka
Title IX Coordinator
Student Administrative Services (SAS) Building 210
530-893-7487
titleix@517b2b.com
Chris Little
Executive Director-Human Resources
Student Administrative Services (SAS) 344
530-879-4052
littlech@517b2b.com
Imelda Simos-Valdez
Vice President for Student Services
(SAS) Building 210
530-895-2239
simosvaldezim@517b2b.com
For further information and resources on notice of non-discrimination,
San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
Mail Box 1200, Room 1545
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-486-5555
FAX: 415-486-5570;
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
Location: Butte College is located between Chico and Oroville. You can reach the college by taking Durham-Pentz Rd - off Highway 99, or Clark Rd - off Highway 70. The Fire Academy office is in the Allied Health and Public Services (AHPS) Building Room 144.
Fire Academy Overview:
The Butte Fire Academy has been training future firefighters for over 40 years. The standards of the program are founded on the belief that only intelligent, skillful, strong, and adaptable people of good character are suitable for the fire service. The life-safety services provided by modern fire departments demand these skills and abilities, and our program is dedicated to providing the necessary training to augment the natural talents of our students.
Without exception, every student who attends the Butte Fire Academy finds the program to be extraordinarily challenging……read more
Days & Times: The Fire Academy generally meets Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, for about 20 weeks. Some weekends are required.
Units: 26 semester units & .5 unit of Critical Skills Workshop
Fees:
NOTE: ALL ITEMS BELOW ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT | |
$ 1,358.00 | Based on the current $46.00 per unit enrollment and college fees |
$821.56 | Material Fees (i.e. name badge, certificates, handbook, state testing) |
$ 480.00 | Books - Student purchases at the Butte College Bookstore (approx.) |
$ 600.00 | Uniforms and physical training clothes (approx.) |
$ 590.00 | Personal Protective Equipment Rental (shipping not included) |
$ 100.00 | Equipment - wildland gloves, safety glasses (approx.) |
$ 578.00 | SCBA Rental (includes shipping, etc.) |
$ 22.00 | Butte College Student Health Clinic - Physical Examination |
$ 47.00 | CastleBranch Background |
$ 700.00 | Laptop (approx.) |
$ 5,296.56 | Total (approx.) |
All fees are approximate and subject to change at any time. | |
The fees listed above DO NOT include living expenses. |
Financial Aid: Out-of-state students will be charged $295 per unit above the initial fee. Financial Aid (530) 895-2311 and/or Veteran's benefits (530) 895-2566 may be available through Butte College for qualified students. Take note of Butte College's 7 Days to Pay Policy and make financial arrangements accordingly.
First time student? Take advantage of the Butte College Promise Scholarship Program.
Starting Fall 2019 this program will pay tuition and fees for new, first-time, full-time Butte College students for up to four semesters. To be eligible students will have to attend Fall and Spring concurrently.
Certification: The Fire Academy conforms to standards for certification by the California Board of Fire Services. Upon successful completion, students may be eligible for the following certificates:
Fire Academy Prerequisites:
1. Attend a mandatory 3-hour Fire Academy orientation. The mandatory 3-hour orientation is hosted twice each semester and will cover what is expected of you physically, mentally, and academically. Will also cover the Fire Academy policies and procedures, as well as the application process.
*No one will be allowed to continue with the Fire Academy application process without attending an orientation.
Active military personnel currently deployed out of the area and therefore unable to attend one of these dates should contact the Academy office by emailing Mai Chang at changmai@517b2b.com for possible alternatives.
We also encourage students who are thinking about a career in the fire service or who are planning to attend a future session of the Academy to attend. Our intention is for the potential candidate to be well informed and prepared for a successful experience in the Academy.
**Family members are welcome and encourage to attend.**
ACADEMY ORIENTATION DATES & TIMES - See Below:
Dates |
Times |
Location |
TBD in Spring 2025 |
5 pm - 8 pm |
AHPS 115 |
TBD in Spring 2025 |
10 am - 1 pm |
AHPS 115 |
2. Accumulative grade point average of 2.6 or higher from all community college/universities, including Butte College. An associate or bachelor's degree will override the GPA requirement.
3. Students must be high school graduates or have a GED/CHSPE and provide evidence.
4. Effective Fall 2024 students are required an active EMT card through a Certifying Authority and must be active throughout the duration of the Fire Academy. The course can be in progress at the time of application but must be completed before application deadline.
Application Process: The selection process is first come first serve. The Fire Academy will accept the first 40 applications who have met the requirements. Students must turn in a complete application to be considered.
ALL correspondence is via email; you must provide an accurate email address that is checked often on the academy application. All required documents are not available until applications open.
*The first day to submit an Application of Interest is September 3, 2024 at 8:00 am.
*The first day to submit the first part of the application is Monday, September 16, 2024 at 8:00 am. The first part of the application is consist of:
*The first day to submit the second part of the application is Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:00 am. The second part of the application must be done within 90 days before academy start date. Completion date before October 15, 2024 will not be acceptable.
*All requirements must be met and completed by:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:00 PM
There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these deadlines. Failure of mail or courier services to deliver documents on time does not excuse the deadline. It is your responsibility to keep yourself informed of other campus departments' requirements (i.e., Bookstore hours of operation, Financial Aid deadlines, etc.).
Selection Process: The selection process is first come first serve. The Fire Academy will accept the first 40 applications who have met the requirements. Students must turn in a complete application to be considered.
Applicants will receive a formal acceptance email for further instructions indicating:
Housing: There is no housing on campus. A list of off-campus housing can be found at www.butte.och101.com.
Transportation: Cadets are responsible for their own transportation. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. There will be some off-campus training (up to a 4-hour drive/ride-along program).
Information: Please call our office at (530) 895-2402 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Services Available to Students: The following link will provide information contained in the Butte College Current Student Webpage related to services available to enrolled students. http://htr3.517b2b.com/currentstudents/.
Examples of available services include: