Fire Regional Instructor Orientation (RIO)

Fire Payment Information

All classes require full payment or a designated deposit at time of reservation. We accept Visa and MasterCard (a transaction fee of 2% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available.

*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.

Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.

Reservations

Agency personnel: To register, please call (408) 229-4299 or email firereservations@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:

• Class Requested
• Agency Name and contact number
• Attendee Name(s), Email Address, Phone Number, DOB
• Method of payment if applicable

Self-sponsored students: To register, please call (408) 229-4299 or email firereservations@theacademy.ca.gov. Be prepared to submit full or partial payment, depending on the class

Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen but have a Permanent Resident card, email a copy of the front and back of the card (indicate the class in which you are registering) to: firereservations@theacademy.ca.gov

Cancellation/Refund Policy

A refund of ALL fees paid shall be authorized when a student cancels course attendance 14 days or more prior to the scheduled start day of the class, minus the 2% credit card transaction fee. Students cancelling less than 14 days before the scheduled start date will be charged the full tuition amount of the course.

Course Cancellation by South Bay

Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full.