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WILDLAND FIRE ACADEMY Information
INFO ABOUT THE WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY: The BIA-Sycuan Fire Fighting Academy is a joint effort between the Sycuan Fire Department, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs BIA. The academy receives its academic accreditation through Southwestern College. The 2008 BIA-Sycuan Firefighting Academy is a 21-day Marine Corps style “boot camp” school for entry-level firefighter certification and job placement. Each day at the academy begins at 0500 hours (5:00 AM) with intense physical training and ends at 2000 hours (8:00 PM), subject to change regarding specialized training activities, including night operations. Former Marine Corps DIs (drill instructors) are assigned to the recruits and supervise every aspect of their physical and mental training. Recruits learn quickly that there are “consequences” for their actions, something that they may not have experienced in the past. It is strict enforcement of rules, adherence to protocol, and discipline that sets the Sycuan fire academy apart from other firefighter programs. The strength of the Sycuan Wildland Fire Academy lies in the blending of two successful organizations. In Marine Corps boot camp, as well as in the Sycuan Academy program, recruits learn how to be followers first and leaders second. The Sycuan Fire Department believes that in order to be an effective leader, one must be an effective follower. When recruits enter the Marine Corps, or the Sycuan Wildland Fire Academy, they learn quickly how to receive and follow orders. The success of the Sycuan Wildland Fire Academy program lies in its commitment to dismiss recruits with attitude problems, poor character, lack of motivation, inability to work in a team environment, or inability to perform physical job requirements. The result is the development of highly effective firefighter teams and crew members. ACADEMY CURRICULUM CERTIFICATIONS: Successful Academy graduates will have completed the following basic firefighter courses, including basic first aid and Red Card fitness certifications, as required for all entry-level wildland firefighters:
All graduates will be entered into the Incident Qualifications and Certification System IQCS. MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission at Sycuan Fire Department Training Center is dedication and commitment to the training of the leaders of tomorrow today. Our efforts provide quality education, community involvement, and learning opportunities for all who obtain the desire and ability to learn. The curriculum will include the purpose, direction, and motivation that deal with the realities of the present and the preparation for the future. SYCUAN ACADEMY HISTORY: The Sycuan Fire Department Safety/Training Division has been conducting Wildland Fire Academies at its Wildland Training Center on the Sycuan Indian Reservation in San Diego County since 1996. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Wildland Fire Academy is to train the wildland fire management leaders of tomorrow. We strive to provide quality education and learning opportunities for all who have a desire and ability to learn. Our curriculum is a unique blend of discipline, leadership, physical fitness, and classroom training that challenges trainees mentally, physically, and emotionally in what we believe can lead to a life changing experience. The Training Center is dedicated to providing fire management training opportunities. We support a curriculum that affirms the values and depth of those varied cultures. We seek to recruit trainers and instructors who have professional expertise in fire management and an understanding and appreciation for Native Americans. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The Sycuan Wildland Fire Academy holds yearly academies between the months of April and June. Applications can be requested by phone or obtained at the Sycuan Fire Department Administration building Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CONTACT SYCUAN FIRE DEPARTMENT IMPORTANT: The application must be filled out completely and clearly and a current resumé must be attached to the application. ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS: The general requirements to apply for the Sycuan Wildland Academy are:
THE SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be screened and selection will be based on a points system for the following categories:
In addition to the above listed categories, the application, resumé, physical fitness scores and oral interviews will be closely reviewed and will assist in the determination of employment with Sycuan Fire Department. TUITION COSTS: The tuition cost for the academy is $500. Due to the possibilities of injury and health hazards the Bureau of Indian Affairs provides Workman's Compensation Insurance for the duration of the academy. |
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