FIRE 100 Firefighter Academy

Everett Community College’s Firefighter Academy course, FIRE 100 (22.5 credits), is a 1-quarter (12-week) course that will give you:

• 22.5 academic credits that can be put toward a 2-year degree (e.g. the Fire Science AAS-T or Associate of Arts & Sciences DTA degrees)
• The following professional certifications completed as part of the course, issued by the Washington State Fire Marshal, and meet fire suppression and hazmat containment professional requirements for structural firefighting in Washington State. (These certificates also meet national and international standards of the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), however transferability outside Washington State may vary):
  • Firefighter I
  • Firefighter II
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness
  • Hazardous Materials Operations

Students who obtain these certifications keep them for life. These, along with an EMT certificate, are required to work most structural (urban area) firefighting jobs in Washington State, whether full-time career or part-time positions. (Wildland Certification and military firefighting certifications do not qualify.)

(While the Fire Science AAS-T degree is not required to work, it can make you a more competitive job applicant, offer you a higher starting salary at many full-time departments, and make you eligible for promotional opportunities. Attend an information session to learn more.)

The FIRE 100 Firefighter Academy course is offered 2–3 times each year (currently no summer academy; winter is held sometimes).

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This course is designed to be compatible for students who are working regular full-time job hours. However, it is an intensive course and students are discouraged from taking additional credits while they’re completing this course.

Class hours begin prior to the regular academic quarter, usually on a Friday, and conclude the Saturday following finals week. This course both has face-to-face and online components.

• Saturdays 8:00 am–6:00 pm Drills/Labs, held in person at various drill facilities around Snohomish County
• Tuesdays 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Lectures, most will be online live streamed
• Thursdays 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Lectures, most will be held in person on the EvCC campus

TBD: Each academy will schedule other all-day Friday and Sunday sessions for technical drills and 1–3 all-day weekday sessions for live fire drills and testing (when possible, at the Washington State Fire Academy in North Bend).

Firefighter Academy coursework usually cannot be made up and certain days are mandatory. Due to the volume of course material and certification requirements, please ensure that you will be available for all course days and times prior to applying.

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Application to the FIRE 100 Firefighter Academy course must be completed in addition to being enrolled at EvCC.
Each academy offering has a capacity of 32 students.
There are 5 application requirements—you will need to access the application itself for full instructions and details.

• Personal Information & Medical-Respiratory Questionnaire
• Essay Questions
• Photo ID (Your ID must show that you will be 18 years of age by the start date of the course you are applying for)
• Eligibility for MATH 086 or higher and ENGL 097 or higher (part of EvCC Enrollment Requirements)
• Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Submit Proof (read within application in case you qualify to waive this requirement)

Fire Team/Ergometrics test and BLS certification are no longer required for the EvCC Firefighter Academy application.

You will need an EvCC student account and number in order to access the application. To do this, if you've not already, begin the EvCC Enrollment Steps and complete Step 2 Admissions

Once you have a student username and password, you must follow the following link to self-enroll in the application (do not use your student# and PIN):

Access the FIRE 100 Firefighter Academy application here

You may need to change your password/follow the Forgot Password link. If you are still experiencing challenges accessing the application, please email the Technology Services TechHUB at techhub@everettcc.edu and CC: eLearning at elearning@everettcc.edu to troubleshoot.

Applicant Review Process

• Application is competitive and space is limited (maximum capacity is 32 students per academy), so we recommend that you begin your application early.
• Program personnel will begin reviewing application materials 2–3 months prior to each academy.
• Accepted applications are eligible for any Firefighter Academy for the next 12 months. If the course you apply for is full, completed applications will be added to a waitlist. Spaces will usually open up but we won't know exactly how many until the course starts, and may extend an offer to you to join after that time.

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FIRE 100 Firefighter Academy is eligible for military/veteran benefits, the EvCC tuition payment plan, and, since it is part of a degree program, Federal Financial Aid (fafsa.gov) or Workforce Funding.

Class Fee

FIRE 100 is a 22.5-credit course and is a self-support course, so the class fee is the same for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. For the 2023–2024 academic year, the class fee is $4700 (If you are affiliated with a fire department, and they will be providing your live fire gear (SCBA air mask, air pack, and 2 x air tanks), tuition is $4200). There is also an eLearning college fee of $79.00 for the online component of the course (updated 05/05/23).

Equipment

The program provides the following as part of the class fee (loaned or given):

• Daily PPE bunker gear for regular drills and separate PPE bunker gear for live fire drills
• SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus): air tank, air pack, and face mask
• Helmet
• Practice Rope
• Firefighter Academy T-shirts (x2)
• Firefighter Academy Sweatshirt (x1)
• IFSTA - Hazardous Materials for First Responders Textbook, 5th Edition. ISBN: 978-0-87939-613-8 (on loan)

Students should plan to purchase the following items themselves; the below is for cost estimate only. *Please note that certifications for specific models change from quarter-to-quarter, so you should await the equipment list from the lead instructor of your specific academy offering before purchasing. The program also may have a limited supply of these items to borrow. We strongly recommend that students keep their receipts and keep purchased items in unused condition before the course, in case they need a different size or are able to end up borrowing any of the following items from the program.

• *Bunker Boots: $175.00+
• *Wildland/Station Duty Boots: $275.00+
• *Hood: $30.00
• Gloves, Non-gauntlet: $40.00+
• Belt, Basket-weave: $20.00
• Navy blue work pants, 1 pair (buy extra if you choose), Nomex or poly/cotton: $30.00
• Backup T-shirts for physical training (dark colors), x2
• Athletic shorts for physical training
• Athletic shoes

Required Textbooks (textbook and workbook can be purchased as a bundle each for Firefighting and HazMat)

• IFSTA - Essentials of Firefighting, 7th Edition Textbook. ISBN: 978-0-87939-657-2 - $100.00
• IFSTA - Essentials of Firefighting, 7th Edition Course Workbook. ISBN: 978-0-87939-660-2 - $100.00
• IFSTA - Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition Course Workbook. ISBN: 978-0-87939-618-3 - $100.00
• US DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) - $5.00

Textbooks available at:

• Amazon smile.amazon.com
• EvCC Bookstore www.everettcc.edu/Bookstore
• IFSTA.org

Application-Related Costs

• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT): $140.00; “test” attempts cost additional
• If you are not able to establish Placement as part of the EvCC Enrollment Steps using alternate placement, you may be required to pay a fee to take each Accuplacer/Compass Placement Test

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• Upcoming Fall FIRE 100 Firefighter Academy course dates: Fri Sept 20–Sat Dec 14, 2024
• Application / Registration Deadline: Thur Sept 19 or by instructor permission—but course may fill early!
• Payment deadline: August 20, 2024, or registering after, within 2 business days. Students on the Tuition Payment Plan who do not pay their balance owed by the final payment plan deadline will be dropped from the course and will not be eligible for a refund.
• Withdrawal Deadline for Full Refund: Thur Sept 26 (no 50% withdrawal)
• Completion Ceremony: Sun Dec 15, 2024

• Upcoming Spring FIRE 100 Firefighter Academy course dates: Fri April 4–Sat June 21, 2024
• Application / Registration Deadline: Thur April 3 or by instructor permission—but course may fill early!
• Payment deadline: TBD, or if registering after, within 2 business days. Students on the Tuition Payment PlanLinks to an external site. who do not pay their balance owed by the final payment plan deadline will be dropped from the course and will not be eligible for a refund.
• Withdrawal Deadline for Full Refund: Thur April 10 (no 50% withdrawal)
• Completion Ceremony: Sun June 22, 2024

We make absolutely no guarantee about your registration in this course—your application must be complete and meet requirements, you must receive an acceptance email and an entry code, and you must register and pay for this course by the respective deadlines.