Cal-JAC Pre-Apprenticeship San Diego EMT Academy 25-1

2025 San Diego EMT Academy

Cal-JAC Pre-Apprenticeship
This program is designed to provide the opportunity to candidates to earn their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course completion certificate as the first step toward a career in the fire service. In addition to obtaining the skills required of a nationally registered EMT, those cadets who have not already taken the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), or the Firefighter Entry-Level written exam, will have the opportunity to physically train for the (CPAT), receive preparatory instruction for the Firefighter Written exam, and complete both tests as part of the course. All graduating cadets will be added to the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center’s Statewide Eligibility List, which is used by fire departments throughout California that are looking to hire.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM. (Late submissions will not be accepted.)
LOCATION

San Diego College of Continuing Education:
4343 Ocean View Blvd
San Diego, CA 92113

SCHEDULE

INTRODUCTORY ONLINE PORTION
July 21 – August 1, 2025

Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Saturdays 8:00AM – 12:00PM

IN-PERSON CLASSES AT SAN DIEGO COLLEGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
August 4, 2025 – January 26, 2026

Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Saturdays 8:00AM – 5:00PM

ACADEMY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS*

18 years old on or before July 21, 2025

High School Diploma, GED or College Degree on or before July 21, 2025

Valid Drivers License

*Priority admission will be given to individuals with demonstrated financial need.
Academy Application

This application must be completed in full, including all required documents, to be considered for the Cal-JAC Pre-Apprenticeship Academy. Incomplete information could disqualify you from further consideration. If you are unable to complete the application in one sitting, be sure to hit the "Save and Continue Later" button at the bottom of the form to continue your application at a later date.
Preferred First Name*
Legal Full Name*

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Gender Pronouns*

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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
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Application Questions*

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Will you be at least 18 years or older on or before July 21, 2025?
Will you have a high school diploma or equivalent on or before July 21, 2025?
Are you legally eligible to be employed in the United States?
Are you or have you been a certified EMT or licensed Paramedic?

Driver's License Number *
Issuing State*
Date of Birth Date*
Have you ever taken an EMT course?*

YesNo
Did you receive a course completion certification?*

YesNo
EMT Course Completion Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Do you have a CPAT card that was received within the past 6 months?**

YesNo
*The CPAT is not a requirement for entry into the program. Individuals who have not passed the CPAT will complete an Academy Physical Ability Review through Cal-JAC as part of the application review process.
Have you passed the FCTC written test within the past 6 months?**

YesNo
Are you Active-Duty Military?*

YesNo
If yes, when is your date of separation?*

MonthDayYear
Date
List any languages spoken fluently other than English
How did you learn about this opportunity?*
How did you learn about this opportunity: Social Media
How did you learn about this opportunity: Other
How did you learn about this opportunity: School
How did you learn about this opportunity: Fire Service Representative
Fire Department or Organization
How do you prefer to be contacted?*

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Education*

	Name of School	Location	Area of Study or Major	Degree Achieved
High School or Equivalent
Vocational Training
College/Other

Work Experience*

	Employer or Organization	Employer Address & Phone	Job Title	Dates of Employment	Reason for Leaving
Work Experience 1
Work Experience 2
Work Experience 3
Work Experience 4

Have you ever been terminated from employment or asked to resign?

YesNo
If yes, please provide company name and details:
Supplemental Questionnaire

Please answer the following questions in the space provided.
What motivates you to work in the fire service? (50-150 word limit) *

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What role do you think an EMT Firefighter should have when engaging with underserved communities? E.g., Black, African American, Latina/o/x, Hispanic, Indigenous, low-income and/or those experiencing homelessness? (50-150 word limit) *

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Application Prerequisite Documents
Proof of High School Diploma, GED or College Degree*

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Copy of Valid Drivers License*

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Would you like to submit financial information to see if you qualify for low income resources including mileage reimbursement and child care reimbursement?

YesNo
Proof of Financial Status

Not required, however individuals who submit proof and qualify as low-income proof will be given priority. Option 1: Proof of any of the following. Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), CalWORKS, CalFRESH, Unemployment Insurance (UI), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families(TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI). OR Option 2: Federal 1040 Tax Form or 2024 Tax Return. APPLICANTS CAN BLOCK OUT THEIR SSN OR ITIN NUMBER WHEN UPLOADING TAX DOCUMENTS.
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Total Gross Household Income
As shown on tax form.
Family Household Size (Include Yourself)
Please include any additional information you would like to share with us and/or additional context regarding your financial situation.
Demographic Questionnaire

The Cal-JAC Pre-Apprenticeship Paramedic Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your responses to the following questions will not be used to determine acceptance into the program.
Race and/or Ethnicity*

WHITE (Not of Hispanic Origin) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.BLACK (Not of Hispanic Origin) - A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent or the Pacific Islands. The area includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea and Samoa.FILIPINOHISPANIC - A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South Central America or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKAN NATIVE - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.DECLINE TO STATE
ASIAN INDIANASIAN BANGLADESHIASIAN CHINESEASIAN CAMBODIANASIAN HMONGASIAN INDONESIANASIAN JAPANESEASIAN KOREANASIAN LAOTIANASIAN MALAYSIANASIAN PAKISTANIASIAN SRI LANKANASIAN TAIWANESEASIAN THAIASIAN VIETNAMESENATIVE HAWAIIAN FIJIANNATIVE HAWAIIAN GUAMANIANNATIVE HAWAIIANNATIVE HAWAIIAN SAMOANNATIVE HAWAIIAN TONGAN
Gender*

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Are you a veteran that has served on active duty (other than reserve status) in the U.S. Armed forces?*

YesNoPrefer not to Respond
I declare that the information and documents submitted in conjunction with this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I composed my Supplemental Questionnaire by myself. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee of any changes regarding the information that I have provided.
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2025 San Diego EMT Academy

Academy Application

Supplemental Questionnaire

Application Prerequisite Documents

Demographic Questionnaire