# Fire Academy (Certificate of Achievement)

Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Fire Technology

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/fire-technology/#acad

This certificate program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful employment in the Fire Service industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in seeking entry-level firefighting positions by completing a California State Fire Training Accredited Region Training Fire Academy. Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement Certification includes the completion of FIRE 0100 and FIRE 0100A. Correquisites for FIRE 100 include: FIRE 1 and HSCI 2 (Fire Protection Organization & Emergency Medical Technician). Career opportunities include: Seasonal Firefighter, Intern Firefighter, Volunteer  
Firefighter, and Career Firefighter. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FIRE 0100 | Firefighter Academy | 17 |
| FIRE 0100A | Fire Academy Physical Training | 2.5 |
| **Total Units** | | **19.5** |