Columbia College Fire Academy prepares students for careers in fire and forestry service through short-term, hands-on training programs—graduating skilled, job-ready professionals dedicated to protecting our community.
Columbia College offers career training for in-demand, living wage jobs and assists graduates with workplace readiness, industry connections and job placement.
| Career Path | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Arson Investigator | $68,419 |
| Deputy Fire Chief | $130,000 |
| Fire Chief | $82,279 |
| Firefighter & Wildland Firefighter | $55,290 |
| Search and Rescue Responder | $55,500 |
The communities we serve rely on their local community colleges to ensure that students that cannot afford to attend a UC or CSU still have a pathway to succeed in college and careers. Columbia College trains nurses, healthcare professionals that serve medical needs, firefighters, first-responders that keep us safe and the skilled workers who fuel our economy.
Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) is a two-college district made up of Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA and Columbia College in Sonora, CA.
