Fire Protection Technology & EMT Program

A student needs to complete an EMT program (like those listed below) prior to participating in the Firefighter 1 Academy.  

• FPT 65 
• FPT 65C 
• FPT 65L 

Prior to being able to enroll in the above FPT classes, a student must take HOC 002 class or clear prerequisite by showing a current CPR/First Aid BLS Provider certificate from American Heart Association.  

KIN 039A – Fire Agility 

This pre-requisite can be waived if the student has completed a C-PAT within the six months prior to the start of the Firefighter Academy.  

Upon being registered in the Firefighter 1 Academy, the student will also need to register for the co-requisite Fire agility Class KIN 39D. 

Note that the Fire Academy Application Process may commence in Fall

For more information, contact the Department Chair.

For help with registration for classes, connect with our Welcome Center. The webpage also includes how-to videos to look up class schedule, how to add classes, and much more.   

• September 28, 2026 – Application opens at 10:00am
• October 18, 2026 – Application closes at 4:00pm
• October 19-30, 2026 – Applications reviewed by Department Chair, Area FT Faculty, and Dean
• November 2, 2026 – Acceptance emails sent to students
• November 6, 2026 – Deadline for students to accept their seat

• Apply to Mission College (if not already a student) - you will need a G0# to apply
• Be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma, GED, or California Certificate of Proficiency
• Completion of prerequisite coursework
• FPT 065, FPT 065C, FPT 065L or California State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
• KIN 039A – Fire Agility
• This pre-requisite can be waived if the student has completed a C-PAT (fctconline.org/cpat/) within the six months prior to the start of the Firefighter Academy.
• Upon being registered in the Firefighter 1 Academy, the student will also need to register for the co-requisite Fire agility Class KIN 39D
• Completed Mission College Fire Academy Physical Health Clearance demonstrating ability to complete Academy requirements

• Students selected based on a 16‑point system
• Ties resolved through a lottery
• Ranked waitlist created using the same system
• Top 5 waitlisted students invited as alternates

• Having a degree from anywhere (2 points)
• Foreign transcripts will have to be evaluated on your own
• Student of Mission (1 point): Completed Mission coursework
• Successfully Completed FPT Core Courses (6 points, 1 point each):
• FPT 051 - Fire Protection Organization
• FPT 052 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
• FPT 053 - Fire Protection Systems
• FPT 054 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
• FPT 055 - Fire Prevention Technology
• FPT 056 - Hazardous Materials Technology
• Equivalent courses from other institutions may be considered. If you would like to request an equivalent course review, click on the course above to view its description and compare it with the course you would like to use as an equivalent. The course must appear on your official transcript. Instructors will review any equivalency requested and considered for points.
• Special Priority Populations (1 point): includes veterans, foster youth, homeless youth, DSPS, EOPS, CalWORKs, Tribal TANF, Rising Scholars (verification required)
• EMT Certification (8 points): Valid California State EMT, EMT Advanced or EMT Paramedic License OR Valid National Registry EMT Basic or National Registry EMT-Paramedic certification.
• Mission College Fire Academy Physical Health Clearance (0 points): Required upload without which student is ineligible