North Snohomish County Joint Training Group

10/27/2026

The JTG 26-01 Firefighter Academy is about a quarter of the way through, and this past weekend, our recruits completed their first live fire training evolution!

This training gives recruits the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned through book study and classroom instruction in realistic scenarios under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Throughout the academy, recruits will participate in multiple full days of live fire training, building a foundation in fire dynamics and behavior while developing the skills, confidence, and teamwork they’ll need on the job.

A big thank you to Tulalip Bay Fire for allowing us to use their live fire training facility, and to the instructors from across our participating agencies who come together to provide this valuable instruction. Your time, experience, and commitment help prepare the next generation of firefighters to serve our communities!

10/18/2026

Over the last couple of weeks, recruits from JTG Firefighter Academy Class 26-01 have been hard at work learning the fundamentals of fire hose operations and fire extinguisher use.

From understanding the different types of fire extinguishers and their applications to deploying, advancing, and operating fire hose lines, recruits have been building the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to safely and effectively operate on the fireground.

These foundational skills are an important part of becoming a firefighter, and it’s been great to watch our recruits continue to learn, improve, and work together as a team.

10/03/2026

Today marks the first practical training day for the 2026 North Snohomish JTG Recruit Academy!

This year’s academy brings together 30 recruits from across the region who are beginning the work of building the foundational skills, knowledge, and habits needed to become entry-level firefighters.

After a one-year hiatus, it feels great to be back in the swing of academy instruction and watching a new group of recruits take their first steps into the fire service.

There is a lot of work ahead over the next several months, but we’re excited to have them here and looking forward to seeing their growth throughout the academy.

Here’s to a great 2026 academy!

06/11/2026

Back by popular request!

The North Snohomish Joint Training Group Firefighter Recruit Academy is returning for 2026.

With the continued difficulty of finding firefighter academies in our region, we are once again offering a local opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in the fire service. Whether you are self-sponsored or supported by a fire department, this academy will provide the training necessary to earn IFSAC Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Haz-Mat Awareness, and Haz-Mat Operations certifications.

📅 Academy Start Date: October 1, 2026
📝 Application Deadline: August 15, 2026
💲 Tuition: $3,000

For requirements, academy details, and to apply, visit:

https://www.getchellfire.com/employment

Please help us spread the word to anyone who may be interested in joining the fire service.

Tulalip Bay Fire
Snohomish County Fire District 19
Snohomish County Fire District 21
Snohomish County Fire District #22
Darrington Fire District 24
Oso Fire Department
East Snohomish Training Academy

05/24/2026

October 2026 Academy Applications are open.

Employment Snohomish County Fire District No. 22 We are accepting applications for the October 2026 JTG Recruit Academy 2026 Recruit Academy Part-time · Experienced · Certified Firefighters We are looking for highly motivated, hard working members to join our team. We are looking for members who h...

01/10/2025

Starting the first week of September and ending right before Christmas these 23 recruits started and finished the 2024 JTG Recruit Academy.

Studying at home, coming in early to practice and attending classes on Monday nights, Wednesday nights, Every Saturday and most Sundays.

They did all this while also working their regular jobs. Showing true dedication and professionalism while learning to be firefighters.

We want to thank the The Tulalip Tribes for allowing us to have our graduation at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. This is a beautiful facility and we are very honored and grateful that we can celebrate our recruits here.

To the recruits of JTG Class 2024 congratulations!!!!

12/16/2024

Recruit Class 2024 has officially ended! The recruits finished today with their final certification testing.

The recruits started in the first week of September and have spent countless hours on Monday and Wednesday Nights, Saturdays, and a handful of Sundays along with all the hours at home studying. That all ended today, they all can take a little break just in time for the holidays.

A lot of them will be going to EMT class next, some have applied for JTG agencies, while some have already started. We wish all of them the best of luck in their future in the fire service.

Congratulations, you all should be proud of yourselves!

11/12/2024

The 2024 Academy is getting to the end of their firefighter 1 and 2 training.

Tonight they are doing night time MCO (multi company operations) combing some of the skills they have learned in the previous 3 months into one night.

The recruits start their testing this Sunday and will then transition to Haz-Mat testing in December.

11/05/2024

For anyone that doesn’t want to wait until next September for the next JTG academy, here is another Snohomish County Part Time Academy.

The 2025 ESTA Recruit Academy Application Period will open on December 1, 2024. Approximate cost for non affiliated students will be $2500 for…

10/28/2024

As we are wrapping up the 2nd month of the academy we finished with hose handling and live fire training.

A big thanks to you again to Camano Island Fire and Rescue for letting us come train at your facility for our live fire training and to Tulalip Bay Fire Department for providing the recruits transportation to Camano Island.

These last two weeks the recruits were at Granite Falls Fire’s training facility for their hose training. The recruits have also trained at Snohomish County Fire District #22, Snohomish County Fire District 19, Snohomish County Fire District 21 and we will have some training taking place at Snohomish County Fire District #4. As you can see it takes all of us working together to help train the future of the fire service.

The recruits have 2 months left until they graduate, they will finish up their fire training this month and next month will be on to Hazardous Materials Operations training.