VFA Information Sheet

Currently accepting applications for Class XXX - 2027

Topic	Details
Application deadline	Continuous and ongoing until the class is full (50 Cadets)
Application due date for XXX	October 23, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Acceptance notifications	October 30, 2026
Deadline to accept position	November 6, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Alternate applicant notifications	November 9, 2026
Mandatory Orientation	November 12, 2026 (Thursday evening 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Deadline to pay fees	See VFA 2027 Estimated Fee Schedule
Tentative start date	Thursday, January 7, 2027
Tentative completion date	December 19, 2027
Tentative graduation date	January 8, 2028

• The Verdugo Fire Academy is a partnership of Glendale Community College and the Glendale Fire Department. The Verdugo Fire Academy is a State Board of Fire Services Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) and Firefighter 1 and 2 Fire Academy.
• Prerequisite – Completion of ‘Public Safety-First Aid and CPR (CA Health and Safety Code 1797.182). Glendale College EMT139, a current and valid National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) card, or a current and valid California State EMT card meet this requirement.
• Recommended classes and experience that have proven to contribute to successful completion of the Fire Academy program; NR-EMT, Cal-JAC C-PAT, FCTC Written Exam & FCTC State Eligibility List, Fire 101, Fire 102, Fire 103, Fire 104, Fire 105, Fire 106, Fire 144, Fire Department Explorer, and Military experience.
• Total units available: Fire 116 - 4.0, Fire 117 - 12.0, Fire 118 – 7.0, Fire 119 – 12.0 for a total of 35 Units
• Estimated overall cost - $5,130.00 (see Estimated Fee Schedule – Class XXX – 2027)
• Class days – Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holiday weekends off (see tentative Class XXX - 2027 schedule).
• Class duration – 12-months, 808 hours. Includes lecture, lab, arduous physical activity, live fire exercises, and California Office of the State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 & 2 certification testing.
• A current CFFJAC C-PAT (Candidate Physical Abilities test) and a current NREMT certification required to be eligible for registration into Block IV - Fire 119 (These qualifications are a pre-requisite for Fire 119).
• Recruiting for the Verdugo Fire Academy is open and continuous. Applications are accepted year-round and can be downloaded by visiting our web site at glendale.edu/fire. Classes fill early. Don’t wait to secure your spot.
• To make an appointment to discuss the Verdugo Fire Academy Program and submit your application, contact Program and Services Specialist Chaplain Victor Castellanos, victorc@glendale.edu (818) 240-1000 ext. 5326.
• If you are interested in learning about GCC’s other academic programs, please reach out to the Career Education Counselor, Marisela Canela mcanela@glendale.edu (818) 240-1000 Ext. 5847.