Firefighter Academy
Become a Firefighter
Moreno Valley College's 16-week Basic Firefighter Academy equips students with foundational fire service skills required by most departments. Accredited by the California State Fire Marshal, the program qualifies students for the Firefighter I certificate, and earned credits can apply toward an associate degree.
Application Steps Fire Technology Programs
Academy Applications are Closed
Before You Apply
Application Periods
Applications are accepted online only during the application period. Your information is not retained from year to year, so you must reapply if you did not qualify prior. You may apply with prerequisites in progress.
- Spring 2025 academy applications: November 1 - 30, 2024.
- Fall 2025 academy applications: May 1 - 31, 2025.
Academy Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- FIT-1 (or equivalent)
- California State EMT Card or current NREMT card
- Physical Agility Test (CPAT or Biddle)
- Complete a physical/medical exam prior to starting the FIT-S3A course
- Complete FIT-S3A Intro to Fire Academy & Physical Conditioning for Fire Academy
Sponsored Learning
Let the Riverside County Workforce Development Center's team of experienced personnel guide you along the path to finding your new career. RivCo's Workforce Development Center can assist qualified Moreno Valley residents with tuition and other expenses such as uniforms and books. That's right, they'll sponsor you!
To become a sponsored learner, call to apply at (951) 791-3504 or email Lelay.Galloway@rivco.org.
Academy Degree and Certificate Rewards
Offered Degrees
Students can put the college units earned in the Fire Academy toward any associate degree. An associate degree is rewarded upon completion of general education requirements for a minimum of 60 college units.
About the Fire Academy Degree About the Fire Technology Degree
Offered Certificates
Upon completion of the Fire Academy program, students will receive certificates for topics in fire control, incident command systems, safety and survival, rescue and more. A full list is as follows:
- Fire Control 3, 4
- IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1A, 1B, 1C
- Complete Firefighter 2A testing
- NWCG S-130, L-180, S-190
- FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
- Firefighter Safety and Survival
- Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival — Level 1
- Low Angle Rope Rescue
- Vehicle Extrication
- Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics
- Confined Space Awareness
- C-212 Basic Chainsaw Safety Awareness — Classroom Portion
- Behavioral Health & Cancer Awareness 1A