Paradise Valley Community College
Fire Science/EMT - Firefighter Academy
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Arizona State Fire Marshal

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Fire Academy Interest Card Click Here
Requirements for Academy
I. Education

EMT 104 – Emergency Medical Technology (8 Credits) If your EMT certification is expiring during the academy, please make every effort to complete all refresher courses prior to the start of class. (Special consideration will be taken if this cannot be accommodated)

FSC 105 - Hazardous Materials/First Responder (3 Credits)

IMPORTANT: You can still apply even if you don't have FSC105 & EMT104 completed already. You must complete both classes by the start of academy with a “C” or better

II. Fire Academy Interest Card

Due to the number of prospective applicants, this form is required & interest forms will be accepted immediately for any semester. This is to ensure that your interest form/semester request will be processed.

III. CPAT

A CPAT is a required pre-requisite for the academy and must have been completed within 12 months from the academy start date. Please refer to the homepage for CPAT offersings.
IV. Application Applications will be available from this website prior to the interviews
V. Oral Interview The selection process will be completed after the interviews and candidates will be notified.
VI. Attendance

Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. and on Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Please note classes may last longer at instructor’s discretion). Class Schedule click here.

Very strict attendance is REQUIRED.

VII. Tuition & Fees

*FSC 102 Tuition (11 Credits)

$781.00

*One time College Registration Fee

$15.00

**Lab Fees

$250.00

Arizona State Firefighter I & II (fee) w/IFSAC Seal

$15.00

NFPA/IAFC Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills textbook

approx $80.00 new; approx $45.00 - $50.00 used

Academy Apparel

$125.00 - $150.00, depending on number of items ordered

*Tuition cost set for Maricopa County Residents.
**Tuition costs are subject to change depending on Arizona College Board approval. Also the above amounts do not include the cost of test fees and supplies.

 

 

 

 

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In order to register for the Firefighter Operations Academy (FSC102), all
prerequisites must be completed. A Course Interest Form must
be submitted prior to participating in the selection process. After the interest form has been submitted, the candidate must ensure that all pre-requisites will be completed by the selection dates (which are usually 2 weeks after the interviews are conducted). Check this website regularly or the on-line class schedule for CPAT offerings. Applications will be available from this website prior to the interviews. The selection process will be completed after the interviews and candidates will be notified. There is no sponsorship required for the academy.

The selection process, which includes a Course Interest Form, CPAT & Oral Interview w/Application starts approximately two months prior to the semester. It is highly recommended that the Course Interest Form be submitted well in advance in order to be included in the selection process for the desired semester Academy.

*Please visit this website frequently for IMPORTANT information and timelines. For further information please call the Fire Science Department @ 602-787-6782 or Capt Sunder @ 602-787-6736.

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About

The Paradise Valley Community College Fire Academy is designed to train and equip recruits to meet State of Arizona Fire Marshal, Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Academy Standards. The academy is held at the Phoenix Fire Department Training Academy.

The Academy lead instructors are:

Captain Paul Sunder - Program director of the Fire Science program at Paradise Valley Community College and active Fire Captain with the Phoenix Fire Department

Chief Dennis Dodt, Fire Science Program Director for Phoenix College, retired Battalion Chief from the Phoenix Fire Department, and former Assistant Director of the Arizona Office of Homeland Security.


Fire fighter curriculum is presented in a condensed, 17-week format totaling over 576 training hours.

Attendees will receive 11 college credits that may be applied toward an Associate in Applied Science, Fire Science degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take FSC 105 (Haz Mat), FSC 134 (Fitness and conditioning) , and EMT 104 (EMT) co-currently during the academy?

Unfortunately the answer is no, the reason is, in order to take the State Fire Marshal Fire 1 & 2 examination you must have a valid EMT certification and have passed a 24 hour Hazardous materials first responder course. You can take FSC 134 as a co- requisite. But, we recommend that you already be in top physical shape due the physical demand this class requires.

What Fire Department's requires this academy?

See our Career Page for a complete list of department who require this certification.

Will I receive any continuing education hours for my EMT certification?

Yes, since continuing education requirements for the Arizona Bureau of Health Services Department change all the time we will go over the continuing education requirements on the first day of class.

What sort of questions will there be in the oral interview?

You will be asked questions such as ‘how do you plan to use this class’ and ‘what are your career goals?’

What will happened when I am done with the academy?

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student (qualify for the
official College "Firefighter Operations" Course Completion Certificate)
and will participate in the FF I & II testing and certification process with
the State of Arizona Fire Marshal?s Office. By demonstrating successful performance in the FF I & II written and skills competencies, the state certification may meet academy requirements by various state and local fire agencies.

What sort of preparation will the Fire Academy help me with in pursuit of becoming a professional Firefighter?

Even though most metropolitan fire departments require the applicant to go through that agency’s own academy, this academy is designed to prepare the applicant for participation in a testing process as well as providing a foundation for successful participation in a firefighter academy.

Is the Fire Academy accredited?

The Fire Science Department’s Fire Academy
(FSC102) is accredited and approved by the Arizona State Fire Marshall’s Office (AZSFMO) through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

Fire Department Operations (FSC 102) is an 11 Credit class that is designed to be small to give you, the student, more repetitions and exposure to fire department operations.

 

 

 
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