Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is the Fire Academy held?
Our Next Fire Academy is scheduled for Spring 2026. Semester begins in January 2026. The Fire Academy meets on Mondays,Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 7:00am - 5:15pm.
**Schedule subject to change to accomodate Training Days**
- First step register as a College Student at LPC
- Returning students, please check your registration dates on class web or via email.
- Mandatory Pre Fire Academy Orientation will be TBD, details via email to Cadets Accepted.
2. What are the Pre-requisites to join:
The pre-requisites for the LPC East Bay Regional Fire Academy are as follows:
- FST 1 Fire Protection Organization. This is the introductory class to Fire Service Technology, and can also be referred to as Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services in other colleges. Please contact the FST program coordinator for more information.
- EMS 20 (EMT course). Must have an EMT License or a Paramedic License to meet the prerequisites. You must petition for a course prerequisite challenge form in order to be able to register for our Fire Academy. (This is applies to students who have not taken EMS 30 or EMS 20 at LPC).
- FST 7 Fire Service Physical Conditioning Class. Or a valid, unexpired CPAT Candidate Physical Ability card or a Biddle Physical Agility card also meet these prerequisites. You must petition for a course prerequisite challenge form in order to register for our Fire Academy, this is for NON-LPC students who have not taken our FST7 course.
** If you are a student transferring from another College or College district and think you meet these prerequisites, please email the Fire Program Coordinator / Fire Academy Coordinator **
3. How much does the FIRE Academy cost?
The direct cost for the Fire Academy, including tuition, lab fees, certificates fees and PPE rental etc, is estimated between $2900-$3700 dollars; this is subject to change without notice.
- Tuition- $46 dollars per unit / 19 units $874
- Electronic Resources/Books/ Manuals approximate cost $500
- Class B Uniforms and PT Uniforms $300-$500
- PPE /SCBA/Wildland Rental/Lung Capacity testing etc $1400
- State Fire Training Firefighter 1 and 2 Certification Test $100-$200
- State Fire Training Certificates and CSTI certifications $400-$650
Cadets will be ordering from vendors for services above during the orientation. Please be proactive and plan ahead. There are several industry certificates provided in this course , see SFT and CSTI certificates above.
We strongly encourage ALL students to apply for financial aid to determine eligibility for funds available to help cover the cost of attendance.
For more information please contact:
George Freelen
Fire Academy Coordinator/ Instructor
(925)424-1191
gfreelen@laspositascollege.edu
Anne Kennedy
Outreach Specialist- Public Safety
(925) 424-1273
akennedy@laspositascollege.edu
Maria Eastwood
Public Safety- Administrative Assistant
(925) 424-1188
meastwood@laspositascollege.edu
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