05/19/2026
**GREAT OPPORTUNITY for San Diego Young Adults - Male & Female**
Pre-Apprenticeship EMT Academy | San Diego
This Cal-JAC EMT Academy is provided through a generous grant from the San Diego Workforce Partnership to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation, and is hosted in partnership with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Application Deadline May 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm
ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS
*Completed application for admission
*High school diploma or GED
*Valid driverโs license
(Optional) Proof of financial status*
*Proof of financial status is not required, however, priority will be given to individuals with demonstrated financial need.
REQUIRED PRIOR to OFFICIAL ADMISSION:
*Attend mandatory orientation
*Pass the FCTC Written Test
*At least 18 years or older on or before July 20, 2026
*Pass a Department of Justice background check
*Pass a drug screening
*Proof of up-to-date vaccinations *Please see FAQ page for full list
*Passed a CPAT within 6 months of application submission or complete an Academy Physical Ability Review through Cal-JAC
APPLICATION PROCESS
*Applications Deadline May 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm
*Mandatory in-person FCTC Written Test will be held the week of June 1, 2026
*Mandatory online orientation will be held the evening of June 10, 2026
*Academy entrance interviews and physical ability review will be held in-person June 16-17, 2025
*Mandatory in-person CPR Class will be held July 11, 2026
ACADEMY SCHEDULE
*San Diego Fire-Rescue Training Center - 2580 Kincaid Rd bldg 611, San Diego, CA 92101
DATES
Classes July 20, 2026 - December 5, 2026
SCHEDULE
*Prerequisite CPR Class
July 11 1:00PM- 5:00PM
*In-person classes at San Diego Fire-Rescue Training Center
July 20, 2026 โ December 5, 2026
*Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00PM โ 10:00PM; Saturdays 8:00AM โ 5:00PM
APPLY
https://sdfirerescue.org/event/emtacademy
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