2020-2021 Catalog [Aug. 2020-Aug. 2021] [Archived Catalog]
Fire Fighter I/II (5720) (C.C.)
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Career Certificate (Clock Hour program)
Student Alert: This program is preparing for inactivation effective end of summer term 2020 with no new enrollments beginning in the fall term 2020, pending approval from SACSCOC. The Firefighter (5820) (C.C.) has been identified as the replacement program. For more information, please contact Michael “Jason” Carpenter, South Campus at (904) 645-3015 or micarpen@fscj.edu
This is a Limited Access program.
The 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 and practical examination as administered by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
The Career
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/Licensing
The Firefighter I/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 I/II is a Limited 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 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 minutes or less.
- 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 an affidavit of non-use of tobacco.
Subsequent to acceptance, certified fire and rescue departments are required to have all employees complete drug screening and a criminal background check for employment. Completion of this program is intended to lead to employment in certain safety sensitive positions that are also physically demanding. To ensure student safety as well as employability in the widest possible manner, all students are required to submit drug screening and criminal background check results and a physical exam to the Fire Academy prior to enrolling in the program. Additionally applicants must:
- Submit proof of medical insurance to remain in force for the duration of program.
- Complete the Application for Certification as a Fire Fighter. Visit the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal Bureau of Fire Standards and Training at fldfs.com/division/sfm/bfst/ for more information.
Need More Information? Contact:
Michael “Jason” Carpenter, Fire Academy of the South, (904) 645-3015 or micarpen@fscj.edu
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