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06/14/2026
Congratulations to Academy 113 graduate, Firefighter Salcido, on successfully running down his dream of becoming a firefighter for the city of Torrence!
, congratulations on an excellent hire! We know Firefighter Salcido will be an excellent addition to your department and serve the community with courage and compassion.
Congratulations to Academy 114 on their success completion of THE Crafton Hills College Fire Academy.
For the last 16 weeks, this group has worked tirelessly to complete all of the training required for their State issued fireiighter 1 & 2 certifications.
Gentlemen, we are proud of you. Our communities are in good hands!
05/11/2026
On Tuesday, May 5, Crafton Hills College honored a legacy of courage, service, and perseverance as Margie Orland stood before a new generation of fire academy cadets to present the Michael Orland Memorial Scholarship to Walter Giles.
Michael Orland dedicated his career to mentoring hundreds of academy cadets and firefighters, instilling in them a commitment to service above self. Known for his leadership in fire service and his tireless efforts to raise funds for meaningful causes, Orland left an imprint that extended far beyond the fire line. After his passing in September 2021 at the age of 54, his family ensured that his legacy would endure by establishing a scholarship in his name—one that recognizes cadets who embody the very qualities he lived by: courage, perseverance, tenacity, and humility.
Each year, the Orland family reviews essays from aspiring firefighters, searching not for just achievement but for character. They look for individuals who have faced adversity, who give back to their communities, and who carry a quiet, unwavering determination—a “don’t quit” attitude rooted in selflessness and service to their community.
This year, they found those qualities in Walter Giles.
Congratulations, Cadet Giles! We are so proud of you!
04/28/2026
Calling all Roadrunners!!!
Hey Cadets! Help your academy by answering the Roadrunner Roll Call and help reconnect our amazing alumni community! Remember if you’ve taken even one class at Crafton, you’re an alum.
Your academy needs your help! Click the link in our bio!
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03/29/2026
Back by popular demand!!!
Academy 114 will be raising funds to assist with the costs of their state firefighter certificates.
Please join us on Saturday, April 4th from 8am to 2pm at the Waba Grill parking lot to get your car looking Spring Clean!
Can’t make it but want to support the next generation of first responders? You can also scan the QR code to donate.