| DATE | LOCATION | TOPIC | GUEST SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
ZOOM Link to be annouced |
The VFA - FF 1 & 2 Academy Program / 2026 Overview What can I do in 2026 to prepare for CLass 30 - 2027; |
Verdugo Fire Academy Staff - Chief Officers |
| Saturday, March 7, 2026 | VFA/GFD Joint Training Center | The VFA - FF 1 & 2 Academy Program Overview / Training Center Tour. | Verdugo Fire Academy Staff - Chief Officers |
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 | VFA/GFD Joint Training Center | Verdugo Fire Academy FF 1 & 2 Academy Program Overview - What it takes to be a perfect cadet/candidate. Part 1. | VFA Instructor and Alumni Ben Sullivan - Captain, Pasadena Fire Department. |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 | VFA/GFD Joint Training Center | Verdugo Fire Academy FF 1 & 2 Academy Program Overview - What it takes to be a perfect cadet/candidate. Part 2. | VFA Instructor and Alumni Chris Jackson - Captain, Running Springs Fire Department |
| Saturday, June 6, 2026 | VFA/GFD Joint Training Center | The Verdugo Fire Academy - Firefighter 1 & 2 Academy Program Overview / Physical Fitness - Fit for Fire. | VFA Instructor and Alumn - Shane Baker, Engineer Glendale Fire Department |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Alhambra Fire Department Training Center | Open House - Live Fire Training Exercises Observation | VFA Staff - Chief Officers |
| Saturday, July 25, 2026 | VFA /GFD Joint Training Center | Open House - Live Fire Training Exercises Observation | VFA Staff - Chief Officers |
| Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Zoom |
Verdugo Fire Academy FF 1 & 2 Academy Program Overview - What it takes to be a perfect candidate. Part 3. |
VFA Staff - Chief Officers |
| Saturday, September 12, 2026 | VFA/GFD Joint Training Center | Verdugo Fire Academy FF 1 & 2 Academy Program Overview - Preparing for the Fire Department Oral Interview Part 3. | Marcus Meza, Captain, Los Angeles Fire Department |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Zoom | The Verdugo Fire Academy - Cadet Sponsorship Opportunties / LA Area Fire Department Representitive Presentations for 2026 Sponsorships | Verdugo Fire Academy Staff - Chief Officers / LA Area Fire Department Reps |