Non-Credit
Table Rock Campus
Rogue Community College’s Firefighter Essentials 1 Academy prepares you to begin a career in the fire service through focused, hands-on training. This special admission program helps you build the skills and confidence needed to enter the workforce quickly as an entry-level firefighter.
In this intensive 11-week academy, you gain practical experience and foundational knowledge to work effectively as part of a firefighting team in hazardous conditions. Training aligns with national industry standards and is led by experienced professionals, supporting your path to employment in Oregon’s fire service community.
Program Highlights
This academy offers structured, career-focused training that prepares you for immediate entry into the fire service workforce.
- Special admission program with a competitive application process.
- Cohort-based learning with a limited number of students per academy.
- Instruction aligned with NFPA 1001 professional qualifications.
- Training led by working firefighters from local departments.
- Hands-on experience at an active fire training facility.
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