The Firefighter program content includes, but is not limited to, orientation to the fire service, fire alarms and communication, vehicles, apparatus and equipment, fire behavior, portable extinguishers, fire streams, fundamentals of extinguishment, ladders, hoses, tools and equipment, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, ventilation, rescue, protective breathing equipment, first responder emergency medical techniques, water supplies, principles of in-service inspections, safety, controlled burning, and employability skills.

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the fire science realm that ranges from a frontline firefighter to entry level fire inspectors and investigators.

Pursuant to 633.128, Florida Statutes, the Department of Financial Service, Division of State Fire Marshal, has established training requirements for firefighters and volunteer firefighters. These requirements are implemented by Rule 69A-37.055, Florida Administrative Code. (NOTE: The curriculum frameworks are subject to change by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) in accordance with statutory or Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) rule changes.)

In order to take the licensure exam, students must successfully complete the program, possess a high school diploma or GED, complete a level II background check, and complete a Medicare/Medicaid fraudulent practices check.

*Students are required to complete a Physical Abilities Test (PAT). Schedule will also include clinicals, which will vary from student to student.

Instructional Plan

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.