Fire science programs in California
Looking for fire science & firefighting schools in California? There are 57, including 57 public colleges. Firefighters in California earn a median $85,120 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 57
- Public colleges
- 57
- Median pay in CA
- $85,120
- Cities with schools
- 35
24 fire science & firefighting schools
School results
Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +9
College of the Siskiyous
Weed, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Copper Mountain Community College
Joshua Tree, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +10
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- EMT & paramedic
- Radiologic technologist
- +1
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Fire science programs by city
- Los Angeles (10 within 30 mi)
- San Diego (3 within 30 mi)
- San Jose (5 within 30 mi)
- Sacramento (3 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (10 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (7 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (8 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (5 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (6 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (5 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (5 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (6 within 30 mi)
- Roseville (4 within 30 mi)
- Salinas (3 within 30 mi)
- Visalia (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (11 within 30 mi)
- Simi Valley (4 within 30 mi)
- Concord (6 within 30 mi)
- Vallejo (4 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (3 within 30 mi)
- Murrieta (3 within 30 mi)
- Costa Mesa (7 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (6 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (3 within 30 mi)
- Tracy (3 within 30 mi)
- Livermore (5 within 30 mi)
- Upland (6 within 30 mi)
- Brentwood (4 within 30 mi)
- Santa Cruz (4 within 30 mi)
- San Rafael (3 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (3 within 30 mi)
- Cupertino (4 within 30 mi)
- Cathedral City (3 within 30 mi)
- Oakley (4 within 30 mi)
- Sanger (3 within 30 mi)
What firefighters earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $85,120
- $40.92 an hour
- Typical range
- $52,390–$136,150
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 31,470
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.7%
- 26,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fire science & firefighting schools are in California?
We list 57 schools in California with fire science & firefighting programs: 57 public colleges. Campuses are in Sacramento, Santa Maria, Oroville, San Francisco, and Visalia.
Are there community college fire science & firefighting programs in California?
Yes. 57 public colleges in California offer fire science & firefighting. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does fire science & firefighting school cost in California?
Among the 56 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $480 to $18,993. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do firefighters make in California?
The median pay for firefighters in California is $85,120 a year, and most earn between $52,390 and $136,150, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a fire science & firefighting school in California?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in California
- Medical assistant schools (152)
- Cosmetology schools (119)
- Criminal justice programs (109)
- Auto mechanic schools (83)
- Dental assistant schools (83)
- LPN programs (83)
- IT schools (83)
- Esthetician schools (76)
- HVAC schools (71)
- Welding schools (69)
- Barber schools (68)
- Pharmacy technician schools (66)
- Medical billing and coding schools (63)
- Industrial maintenance schools (60)
- Electrician schools (58)
- Construction schools (56)
Fire science programs in other states
- Florida (33)
- Ohio (29)
- Texas (27)
- Illinois (23)
- North Carolina (18)
- Arizona (13)
- Georgia (13)
- Massachusetts (11)
- Kentucky (10)
- Oregon (10)
- Wisconsin (10)
- Kansas (9)
- Washington (9)
- Colorado (8)
- Michigan (8)
- New Mexico (8)