Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) has hosted the Columbia College Fire Academy (CCFA) since 2005, supporting spring and fall academies. In 2018, SCC expanded the program to include incarcerated firefighters. Participants can complete state-certified Firefighter 1 and 2 training. They also complete Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) written and skills testing.
Since then, 26 SCC Fire Department incarcerated firefighters have completed the program, engaging in successful careers within the fire service.
The program continues to provide training opportunities while supporting workforce development in fire service careers
