Warfighter to Firefighter
Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 91 - 120 days
- Locations
- 1 location in California
- Career field
- Protective Service
- Nearest installation
- MCLB Barstow
About the program
Jobs this program prepares you for
Eligibility & prerequisites
Application Prerequisites: EMR, EMT, or Paramedic from National Registry Certification (NREMT) or CA state EMT or Paramedic license and Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
Our program will align with an Accredited Basic Fire Academy. Participants will complete online fire academy modules each training day. Throughout each training day manipulative (hands on) training will take place covering aspects learned during the online training. These skills will be monitored by MCLB Barstow Fire and Emergency Services Instructors. Upon completion of the Fire Academy participants may be assigned to an Engine Company to observe daily operations and gain real on the job experience.
Locations & contacts
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- Barstow, CA 92311Near MCLB BarstowJennifer Fjeldjennifer.fjeld@usmc.mil
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ