All RCA instructors are currently working as emergency responders in their communities, meet them here.
Largest fleet of fire academy engines in the region.
The RCA at UVU utilizes state of the art live fire facilities where students experience what they study.
"The RCA was one of the best experiences I have had on my journey to becoming a firefighter. It was also one of the toughest and most rewarding. The RCA really sets the tone for what you can expect from the fire service and what you should expect from yourself moving forward. To its core, it is a program that is physically and mentally demanding. It provides you with a choice: to crumble under the pressure and call it quits, or to rise above and become a better, more resilient version of yourself. If you stick it out through the program, the RCA will provide you with many opportunities moving forward. The RCA doesn’t just open the doors to furthering your career in the fire service, it provides life long memories, friends, and skills. If you are considering the fire service, look to the RCA. You won’t regret it."
Dillon Ricks, Class 86
Course Requirements:
Graduation Requirements:
STATE FIRE CERTIFICATIONS: Upon successful completion of the Basic Firefighter Recruit Candidate Academy, students are eligible for State certification at the Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Hazardous Materials Operations levels through the Utah Fire Service Certification Council.
| Complete the following: | Credits | |
| ESFF 1120 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| ESFF 250A | Firefighter Recruit Candidate Academy I | 8 |
| ESFF 250B | Firefighter Recruit Candidate Academy II | 8 |
| ESEC 1140 | Emergency Medical Technician Basic | 9 |
| ESFF 1000 | Introduction to Emergency Services | 4 |
| Total Program Credits: | 32 |
Experience whats it's like to be an RCA student for one evening with current RCA students and instructors.
Next Rookie Challenge will be held
September 26, 2025
