Fire Recruit (2026 JTG Part-Time Recruit Academy)

We are hosting a part-time recruit academy. In the Pacific North-West the options for obtaining your firefighter certifications is becoming more and more difficult. We are hosting a recruit academy that will be conducted two nights a week and every Saturday and some Sunday's from October to January. At the completion of the academy you will be testing for your IFSAC Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Hazardous Materials Operations. All of these are requirements to work full time and part time in most agencies in the state.

To attend this academy you can either be sponsored by another fire department or be self-sponsored. If you are self-sponsored you will need to provide your own learning materials, uniform items and PPE/SCBA. If you are sponsored, it will be determined by your agency what they will provide you with. Items needed will be outlined via email. For learning materials we will be using IFSTA Essentials of Firefighter 8th edition and Hazardous Materials for First Responders 6th edition.

The academy tuition is $3000 per student this does not include your academy uniform, PPE or SCBA. Once accepted to the academy, options will be provided as to where you can rent your PPE/SCBA.

WE ARE FULL FOR THE 2026 ACADEMY. WAITLIST AVAILABLE. If you would like to apply to the academy waitlist, please complete the application. If you have any questions you can email Deputy Chief Drew Bono dbono@getchellfire.com

The 2026 Academy will be on Monday and Wednesday Nights from 6PM to 10 PM and Saturday's and some Sunday's from 8 AM to 5PM. The Academy will start on September 30th 2026.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, have high school diploma or GED, valid drivers license, by the start of the academy and a current CPAT physical agility test with the last 365 days from August 15th 2026.

Requirements: 18 years old, High School diploma/GED, Valid drivers license, Current CPAT physical agility test (within 365 days of August 15, 2026)

Salary: $3000 per student (academy tuition only, does not include uniform, PPE or SCBA)

Application Deadline: Continuous