The MJC Regional Fire Training Center operates under a unique partnership between the Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College), The City of Modesto (MST), and the County of Stanislaus (Stanislaus County Fire Districts).
Located at 1220 Fire Science Lane, across Carpenter from Modesto Junior College's West Campus. the MJC Regional Fire Training Center is a state of the art fire training facility designed to give realistic training to pre-service and in-service firefighters for a network of Fire Agencies Partners located in Stanislaus & San Joaquin County.
The Center was constructed at a cost of 5.4 million dollars. The center includes many important features that would not have been possible if not for the partnership approach, and many unique challenges have been overcome to make this center a reality. The Modesto Junior College Fire Science curriculum prepares the student for a career in the fire service. The program is designed to teach students about the organization and operation of the fire service, proper use of fire equipment, tactics and strategies of firefighting, specialized job skills and management techniques.
This committee is made up of members who are either internal and/or external to the Fire and Emergency Services industry and consists of qualified, knowledgeable members who are intrinsically motivated. Members represent the following areas:
This advisory committee has no binding authority, but to generally approach its advisory role by reviewing certain operational efforts, discuss them, and propose possible solutions and recommendations. This committee meets twice a year, once during the Fall semester and once during the Spring semester.
Modesto Junior College and the Modesto Fire department are partnering to provide a one day specialized camp. The program is designed to inspire and educate young women about careers in firefighting and emergency services. The Camp will allow the campers to learn from professional women firefighters from fire departments throughout the state of California. This will be available to girls aged 14-21 FREE of charge.
The camp aims to provide hands-on experience, training, and mentorship opportunities led by professionals in the fire service. It creates a supportive environment where participants can learn firefighting techniques, understand the challenges and rewards of the profession, and gain confidence in their abilities.
Beyond skills training, these camps emphasize empowerment by fostering leadership qualities, teamwork, and resilience among young women. This camp will include activities such as fire drills, equipment demonstrations, physical fitness training, and discussions about career pathways and opportunities within the fire service.
Overall, the Women's Empowerment Camp serves as a platform to encourage and equip young women to pursue careers in firefighting and emergency services, breaking barriers and promoting diversity within these essential fields.
The camp will be hosted on October 5, 2024 at the MJC Regional Fire training Center located at 1220 Fie Science Lane, Modesto, CA 95351.
Interested in challenging yourself, gaining confidence and spending the day learning from female professionals from across the state of California?
Spaces are limited. The application period opens Monday, August 19th at 8am and closes Friday, September 20th.
Participants must be 14-21 years of age
Open registration will begin on August 19, 2024, and will close on September 20, 2024. Please check back for the registration form.
