Monterey Peninsula College Firefighter Academy

Located at the Monterey Peninsula College Public Safety Training Center in Seaside, CA, the Monterey Peninsula College Firefighter Academy provides students with the academic and manipulative skills required for certification as a Firefighter I and II through the California State Fire Marshal’s Office / State Fire Training.

Prerequisites for the accredited academy are CPR Certification, successful EMT course completion, CPAT physical agility test, and a medical / physical examination that includes a spirometry test. FPTC 101 (Introduction to Firefighter Academy) is recommended but not required.

The academy is offered twice a year. Each academy is 17 weeks in length, one beginning in February and ending in May, and the other beginning in August and ending in December. Classes meet Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM for physical training and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for classroom and manipulative training. Evening classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Additional class time is required for attending Rescue Systems 1, Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational and Decontamination, and wildland firefighting. A formal graduation ceremony is conducted at the end of each academy.

The course is worth 17 academic units and standard Monterey Peninsula College tuition fees apply along with additional costs for the fire academy.

Applicant names are taken on a first come, first served basis by calling 831-646-4240. Additional information on the Firefighter 1 Academy can be obtained by calling 831-646-4240.

2022 Monterey Peninsula College – Firefighter I Academy Information Sheet

Congratulations to the firefighter cadets from class 2023-1 that completed the fire academy and were confirmed by Monterey Peninsula College for meeting the educational requirements for Firefighter 1 during their graduation ceremony on May 25, 2023, at the Monterey Peninsula College Theatre.

Special thanks to all the instructional staff, support personnel, Monterey Peninsula College, and the local fire agencies for their tremendous support and efforts during the academy. The Monterey Peninsula College fire academy would not be possible without their unparalleled dedication.

Class 2023-1 Graduates: