COS Fire

The College of the Siskiyous Fire Technology (COSFT) program is designed to provide the pre and post employment skills required for the career and volunteer firefighter. The program is approved as an Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) by California State Fire Training (SFT). The ARTP status allows COS to operate as an arm of the SFT Office and to test and certify locally. The program prepares students for careers in firefighting, provides in-service training to career and volunteer firefighters, and includes certification as a Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Company Officer. A number of specialized courses certified by SFT, National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), along with other specialized training and lectures are also offered.