Fire Career Seminar

Verdugo Fire Academy 2026

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 09:50 am sharp to escort participants to the Fire Training Center. Late arrivals will not be granted access.

DATE	LOCATION	TOPIC	GUEST SPEAKER
Saturday, February 7, 2026	ZOOM Link to be announced	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 Opportunities / LA Area Fire Department Representative Presentations for 2026 Sponsorships	Verdugo Fire Academy Staff - Chief Officers / LA Area Fire Department Reps

**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