How much is the Rio Hondo Fire Academy?

Tuition and Fees: The total cost of the academy is approximately $5000. Half of the amount is for uniforms, books, materials, equipment and gear and the remaining amount covers tuition, registration fees, materials fees and certification fees.

Does Rio Hondo have a fire academy?

The Rio Hondo College Fire Academy is a 14-week (Monday-Friday) program, meeting the California State Fire Marshal Requirements for Firefighter-1. Students receive training on: Fire Service Organization.

Is the police or fire academy harder?

While police have to learn how to shoot guns, physically control/apprehend suspects, and emergency driving. Police academies are usually longer. An average police academy is closer to six months, where a fire academy is more like 3-4 months. Though the training for both doesn’t end after the academy is done.

Is there a fire academy in Rio Hondo?

The Rio Hondo College Wildland Fire Academy trains cadets who are interested in a career in the Fire Service.

What kind of training does Rio Hondo College offer?

Rio Hondo College also offers the California State Fire Marshal Certification Track courses and provides a Regional “Truck Company Operations” Academy. The Homeland Security/Regional Fire Training Site provides training to local area Fire Departments and law enforcement personnel, which includes:

Where are the Rio Hondo Roadrunners in California?

The Rio Hondo Roadrunners are a Type II hand crew formed as a joint venture between the US Forest Service and Rio Hondo College. The crew is dispatched by the Angeles National Forest, located North of Los Angeles, California.

Where can I go for fire training in California?

The Homeland Security/Regional Fire Training Site provides training to local area Fire Departments and law enforcement personnel, which includes: We have a full service training site and welcome public and private organizations to use this facility to meet their training needs.