Fire Academy
El Camino College is a state of California Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) and is a recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) as an approved Firefighter 1 and 2 certificated fire academy. El Camino College is also an accredited training program, recognized by IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress) and Pro Board (National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications) for Firefighter 1 and 2.
The Academy was formerly known as the South Bay Fire Academy, which trained firefighters for the South Bay Fire Departments for more than fifty years.
The Academy's core content has been consistent in meeting the highest level of firefighter training. The requirements for physical fitness for each recruit are both strenuous and demanding and only exceeded by the academic standards where excellence is expected, not just requested.
Graduates of the El Camino Fire Academy have been hired throughout the county, state and nation. They have been trained to the highest standard and are ready to serve you in your time of need.
There is a classroom that seats approximately 40 students. We have four Class A Diesel Engines.
The drill grounds are comprised of a four-story fire rescue training tower, a fire environment building; where the students combat live fires, and we also have a Swede System I Flashover Training Container for Flashover Training.
Next Application Period: November 16, 2026 through November 19, 2026
All applications must be submitted in person between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday to the Public Safety Office located in ITEC Building, Room 231.
Important: You must have all course prerequisites completed or in progress when applying. All course prerequisites must be completed by the end of the fall semester.
Course Prerequisites: FTEC 1, FTEC 3, FTEC 5, FTEC 6
Your application must be complete. You need to submit a copy of your Drivers License, a copy of your NREMT, and a copy of your CPAT or Biddle. Please submit documents single-sided. Thank you!
Chief Josh Boies
Program Coordinator
(310) 660-3593 ext. 8282
[email protected]
Chief Jeff Baumunk
Public Safety Director
(310) 660-3593 ext 3256
[email protected]
Julie Meredith
Administrative Assistant II
(310) 660-3593 ext. 7894
[email protected]
Public Safety Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
We are located in the Industry & Tech building, Room 231
CLASS 168 - SPRING 2027
February 16, 2027 - June 12, 2027
Application Period:
November 16, 2026 through November 19, 2026
Important Dates:
Mandatory Biddle for All Applicants
December 15, 2026
Mandatory Orientation -
Accepted Applicants Only
January 12, 2027
Class 168 Physical Fitness Day
February 2, 2027
Class 168 Day 1
February 16, 2027
Class 168 Graduation
June 12, 2027