2015-2016 Catalog [Aug. 2015-Aug. 2016] [Archived Catalog]
Fire Fighter I/II (5720) (W.C.)
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Workforce Certificate (PSAV/Clock Hour program)
This is a limited access program.
This program prepares students for certification and initial employment as fire fighters in the State of Florida. Successful program completion will qualify students to take the State minimum standards written, oral and practical examination as administered by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
The estimated cost for tuition and fees, and materials fees is $1,490 for Florida residents and $5,380 for non-Florida residents. In addition, the student is responsible for any expenses incurred while fulfilling the prerequisites as well as the cost of required books, fire fighting equipment and State processing fees, approximately $950.00.
Career Opportunities
In addition to community fire departments, there are opportunities in Federal and State installations such as airports, and small, private fire fighting companies. There is also a need for inspectors, investigators, forest rangers and smoke jumpers. In all cases, employment is based on high test scores and outstanding skills.
Certification and Licensing
The Firefighter I and II program qualifies you to sit for the State minimum standards written, oral and practical examination as administered by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
Application Procedure
Fire Fighter II (I & II) is a selective access program and admission in the program is based upon the following criteria. All needed instructions and paperwork are provided during the admission process.
To meet the minimum requirements for consideration for acceptance into the program, applicants must complete the following as instructed during the admission process:
- Provide evidence of a current EMT or paramedic certification.
- Be at least 18 years of age and have earned a high school standard diploma or equivalency degree (must provide official high school transcripts).
- Submit a medical examination for FST-2 from a licensed Florida physician.
- Submit a polygraph examination.
- Submit a lifetime driving history from each state that you have been a licensed driver.
- Take and pass a physical fitness test with a timed score of 7.00 minutes or less.
- Submit a drug screen test.
- Submit an FDLE background investigation report.
- Submit notarized copy of statement of meeting minimum requirements of a fire fighter in the state of Florida.
- Submit DD-214, if prior military.
- Submit official college transcripts.
- Submit TABE scores, if taken.
- Submit an affidavit of non-use of tobacco.
Subsequent to Acceptance
- Applicants must submit digital fingerprints to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training for proof of good moral character.
- Applicants must submit proof of medical insurance to remain in force for the duration of program.
- Applicants must complete the Application for Certification as a Fire Fighter (Division of State Fire Marshal Bureau of Fire Standards and Training).
Need More Information? Contact:
Sheldon Reed, Fire Academy of the South, (904) 646-2189 or sreed@fscj.edu
Joe Wisniewski, Fire Academy of the South, (904) 646-2139 or joseph.j.wisniewski@fscj.edu
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