This program prepares students for entry-level positions as firefighters.  Students learn the knowledge and skills needed to become certified Firefighters.  The program follows the State of Florida Firefighter Curriculum which offers comprehensive training that prepares a candidate to take the State Certification exams established by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

Some of the topics covered include fire alarms and communications, fire behavior, portable extinguishers, fire streams, ladders, hoses, tools and equipment, forcible entry, Personal Protective Equipment and a lot more.

The program is very demanding ��� both academically and physically. Students need to bring their ���A��� game as we take on the challenges facing every firefighter every day.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Entrance into either program requires passing a PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST.  This is an intense test. You need to have a minimum understanding of what you can do before we can build on it.  To qualify for the class you MUST be able to demonstrate you can perform 25 push-ups in 2 minutes, 40 sit-ups in 2 minutes AND run/walk a 1.5 mile course in 14:59 or less.  Plus, you will need to complete a 150��� hose pull, hit a Kaiser Sled for a distance of 5��� with a hammer, and complete the ���tower evolution.��� More information on the ���tower��� can be obtained from the link at the end of this course listing.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the Florida Minimum Standards Firefighter Examination.  The practical will be completed as part of the course. The written will be scheduled by the student upon notification of a successful practical examination.  Successful passing of these examinations will certify the student as a Florida Certificate of Completion and make them eligible for hire in the State of Florida.

Program Dates

Combined Firefighter/EMT

• August 26, 2024 - March 27, 2025

Combined EMT/Firefighter

• October 15, 2024 - May 12, 2025

Paramedic

• Begins August 19, 2024

 

PROGRAM LENGTH

Standalone Firefighter ��� 492 Clock Hours

Program Dates - August 28, 2023 - February 23, 2024

PROGRAM COSTS

Estimated  for Florida Residents Tuition: $1476 Kit/Book Fee: $430 Uniforms, Gear Rental & Misc. Fees: $1803                            Total: $3709

Basic Skills Requirement Reading - Scale Score ��� 597 Math - Scale Score ��� 627 Language - Scale Score ��� 608

SALARY INFORMATION - FIREFIGHTER (2019)

Location	Pay Period	Low	Median	High
United States	Hourly	$12.95	$25.24	$45.09
	Yearly	$25,610.00	$37,690.00	$59,560.00
Florida	Hourly	$12.31	$18.12	$28.63
	Yearly	$25,610.00	$37,690.00	$59,560.00

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Kurt Larson

Phone: 850 786 6565

Email: KLarson2@ecsdfl.us

Location: EMS AND FIRE PROGRAMS, Building 3, Room 339