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Fire Youth Programs

Sacramento Fire Youth Academy

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Training today's youth to be tomorrow's firefighters

The Sacramento Firefighter Youth Academy (SFYA) is a 9-month program aimed at youth in high school. The purpose of the SFYA is to expose the youth to a viable career within the fire service.

The Sacramento Fire Department is committed to reaching out to the youth of our community by providing them with a safe environment that builds confidence and promotes character building, personal growth, responsibility, and accountability through mentoring, training, and teamwork.

The youth academy will introduce our youth to the fire service and provide them with learning opportunities that challenge and inspire them to realize their potential and guide them toward being productive members of our community.    

This is a cost-free program. All uniforms and equipment needed to participate will be provided. 

 

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What you'll learn in the academy

You will learn about extinguishing fires, forcing doors open, search and rescue, how to use fire hose, and more. You’ll also get CPR certified, learn advanced bleeding control, and first aid. You’ll participate in daily physical training and in team-building activities. Youth development topics including financial responsibility, interview preparation, public speaking, leadership, and mental health awareness will also be taught.
 
  • Basic firefighting skills
  • Basic medical skills
  • Teamwork
  • Displine
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Physical fittness and much more!    

 

Location and Schedule

  • Location 
    Northern California Regional Public Safety Training Authority at McClellan Air Force Base

  • Schedule
    We meet on every Saturday from 8am to 2pm. 
    We don't meet on Saturdays where the SCUSD has a three day weekend due to observing a holiday.
    The academy starts end of July and ends April the following year

 

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Requirements to join

  • Must be in high school
  • Any high school grade
  • 14-17 years of age
  • Preference to Sacramento area applicants
  • Have stable transpotation to and from academy
  • Commitment to attend the 9 month program
     

The ideal candidates are local youth who are responsible, committed, have a good attitude/demeanor, are eager to learn, and are willing to push themselves beyond their current abilities.

Youth academy participants will be expected to work as a team, be respectful of everyone, be reliable, treat the equipment and facilities with respect, and help with cleanup. Daily attendance is expected.

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How to join

Applications open in the spring and the academy starts end of summer before school starts. The top scoring cadets will be notified of acceptance. We have 35 spots per academy per year. 

STEP 1 - Fill out the interest form.

We'll notify you when applications are open and invite you to our open house event. Both happen in the spring.

STEP 2 - Fill out an application.

After you fill out an application we'll invite you to attend a mandatory informational meeting with a parent or guardian.

STEP 3 - Attend mandatory informational meeting.

After attending the informational meeting we'll schedule an interview.

STEP 4 - Interview

You'll participate in a formal interivew with a panel of firefighters.

STEP 5 - Acceptance into program

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