Workforce Certificate | |||||||||||
Fire Fighter II (5720) | |||||||||||
This program prepares students for certification and initial employment as firefighters 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. For information call 904.646.2182. | |||||||||||
Starting or Average Salary: In Jacksonville, starting at $28,000 | |||||||||||
Certification and Licensing: | |||||||||||
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the state firefighter exam. | |||||||||||
Articulations: | |||||||||||
This workforce certificate program articulates to the Fire Science Technology (Academy Track) A.S. program. | |||||||||||
Requirements and Curriculum: | |||||||||||
Applicants will be required to: show driving history, drug screening, medical examination, polygraph and background investigation. | |||||||||||
Professional Courses: | |||||||||||
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills | |||||||||||
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills | |||||||||||
*VPI 0300 Language Skills | |||||||||||
FFP 0010 Fire Fighter I (225/7.5) | |||||||||||
FFP 0020 Fire Fighter II (225/7.5) | |||||||||||
Credit Hours: | |||||||||||
Total Credit Hours: 450 Contact Hours 15 Workforce Credits | |||||||||||
*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses. | |||||||||||
Students entering this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores on the state mandated Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). For TABE information call 904.633.8388. | |||||||||||
Application Procedures: | |||||||||||
The following must be submitted to the Florida State Fire College no later than 10 days after class starts. Students are responsible for submitting these documents and all expenses that may be incurred. | |||||||||||
1. Applicants must have medical examinations on form FST-2. | |||||||||||
2. Applicants must submit fingerprint cards for proof of good moral character. | |||||||||||
3. Applicants must have an earned high school diploma or equivalency degree. | |||||||||||
4. Physical ability test will be required upon admission. | |||||||||||
Total Tuition and Fees: | |||||||||||
Estimated tuition is $780 (for Florida residents as of 7/03) | |||||||||||
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