The Wildland Firefighter Apprentice Program is an accredited, educational program designed to enhance and develop future Fire and Aviation Managers. The intent of the Program is to take a career entry firefighter and provide education, training and paid work experience over a 12 to 48 month period, depending on experience. Upon successful completion of all the requirements of the Apprenticeship Program, the apprentice will reach journey-level status as a wildland firefighter.

Academy 56 and 57 Graduation

Graduation will be on February 17, 2012 at 1300 (1 pm) at the Crest Theater in downtown Sacramento. Please see this flyer for details and directions.

2011/2012 Academy Dates

Advanced Academy 54 & 55

Oct 23- Nov 18, 2011

Advanced Academy 56 & 57

Jan 22 - Feb 17, 2012


Basic Academy 58

Mar 4 - Mar 30, 2012