This program is limited to currently licensed NREMT or State of Florida EMTs.

The Paramedic Program is a Limited Access program. The program is limited to currently licensed NREMT or State of Florida EMTs. The program curriculum is designed for currently employed, shift-based Certified Firefighter/EMT Fire/Rescue Department personnel within the state of Florida to meet the professional requirements as a Paramedic to function at the pre-hospital, emergency technician level. All needed instructions and documents will be provided during the admission session. Further information can be found on the Fire Academy of the South (FAS) website.

To meet the minimum requirements for consideration for acceptance into the program, applicants must complete the following as instructed during the admission process:

Be at least 18-years of age.
Applicants must attend an information session at the Fire Academy of the South (FAS). Contact firefighter@fscj.edu or call (904) 997-4919 for session dates.
Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from both high school/GED® and any postsecondary education. Transcripts must be officially sealed and submitted with the application to the Fire Academy of the South.
Upon application into the Paramedic program:
1. Submit to a criminal background check (national).
2. Submit to a drug screening.
3. Submit to a physical examination.
4. Provide proof of immunizations (rubella, German measles, mumps, varicella, H1N1 virus, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, and flu shot).
5. Provide proof of current driver’s license.
6. Provide proof of current health insurance coverage.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Paramedic (A.T.D.) (B393)

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