Santa Rosa Junior College Fire Technology Program is accredited by the Office of the State Fire Marshall and the State Board of Fire Services as an accredited regional fire academy. Accreditation was granted 16 August 1995. The program provides practical and technical instruction to meet the requirements of various fire service agencies at the local, State, and Federal levels.
Fire fighting is one of the world's most honored but hazardous occupations.
It is the duty of every fire department to save lives and reduce injuries and property losses. By becoming firefighters, people join an organization rich in heritage of dedication, unselfish sacrifice and inspired human action. This is accomplished by training in Fire Prevention, Public Education, Fire Suppression, Arson Investigation, Emergency Medical Services, Heavy Rescue, and Hazardous Material Management. The fire academy reviews and administers a physical agility test. The requirements for this certificate are effective beginning the semester shown below.