Glendale College and the Verdugo Fire Academy continuously recruit for future classes. If interested please attend one or more of the following Fire Fighter Career Seminars which are held on the 1st Saturday of each month, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm., at the GFD / VFA Joint Training Center 541 W. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale, CA 91208 or via ZOOM as specified on the schedule below.
Parking will be on Chevy Chase drive.
Fire Academy staff will open the gate at 09:45 and close at 0950 am sharp to escort participants to the Fire Training Center. Late arrivals will not be granted access.
DATE
LOCATION
TOPIC
GUEST SPEAKER
DATE
LOCATION
TOPIC
GUEST SPEAKER
Saturday, February 1, 2025
VFA/GFD Joint Training Center
The Verdugo Fire Academy - Firefighter 1 Academy Program / 2025 Seminar Overview
Verdugo Fire Academy Staff - Chief Officers
Saturday, March 1, 2025
VFA/GFD Joint Training Center
The Verdugo Fire Academy - Firefighter 1 Academy Program
Verdugo Fire Academy Staff - Chief Officers
Saturday, April 5, 2025
VFA/GFD Joint Training Center
Entrance Exam Preparation - Resume Development
Verdugo Fire Academy Staff - Chief Officers
Saturday, May 3, 2025
VFA/GFD Joint Training Center
Entrance Exam Preparation - Written Exam
Jonathan Gin, Captain, Monterey Park Fire Department
Saturday, June 7, 2025
VFA/GFD Joint Training Center
Entrance Exam Preparation - Candidate Physical Ability Test (C-PAT)
Shane Baker, Engineer Glendale Fire Department
Saturday, July 12, 2025
VFA/GFD Joint Training Center
Entrance Exam Preparation - Oral Board Interview
Marcus Meza, Captain, Los Angeles City Fire Department
The Perfect Candidate - The Fire Chief's Perspective (Preparing for the Fire Chiefs Interview)
Matthew Hallock, Fire Chief, Santa Monica Fire Department
Saturday, October 4, 2025
VFA/GFD Joint Training Center
The Verdugo Fire Academy - Cadet Sponsorship
Verdugo Fire Academy Staff - Chief Officers
Saturday, November 1, 2025
VFA/GFD Joint Training Center
The Verdugo Fire Academy - Firefighter 1 Academy Program / Class XXVIII - 2025
Verdugo Fire Academy Staff - Chief Officers
**Dates, times, locations, and topics subject to change. Please check in on our website and/or social media 24 hours prior to each scheduled seminar for final details