FT 210Firefighter 1 Academy (State Fire Marshal Accredited Academy) and Fire Internship

Prerequisite: FT 300 (Fire Protection Organization) with a grade of "C" or better; Current EMT Certification in the State of California. BLS Provider or BLS for the Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association; or current American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer. CPR certification and EMT Certification must remain current for the entire internship. The student must meet other Academy requirements including but not limited to; drug screening, background check, purchasing firefighting personal protective equipment, college GPA of 2.5, physical, physical ability test, respirator fit testing, valid California driver's license, be able to pass the Cosumnes River College Physical Ability Test prior to the end of the academy. Students applying for FT 210 must pass a fire interview oral board to be accepted into the course.(FT 300, FT 210)