Career and Technical Certificate - Fire Fighter I/II
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Palm Bay
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: TABE - Test of Adult Basic Education
Academic Community: PBSA
Program Code: FRI2
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0203
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0743020304
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: re Fighter Minimum Standards Practical & Minimum Standards Written
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $30 Practical, $44 Written
- Where to take the exam: Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
This certificate program prepares students for safe, dependable, and prompt performance of a fire fighter's tasks during emergencies and in the fire station. Students learn the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of fire fighting. Those who successfully complete the course and meet all Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) requirements and testing receive state certification. Florida Statutes require this certification for employment in the fire service. High School diploma or GED required.
The first module (Part 1) concerns those subjects addressed in the NFPA 1001 Professional Qualifications Standard for Fire Fighter 1 and meets the BFST requirement for volunteer fire fighter.
The second module (Part 2) addresses those subject areas in NFPA 1001 for Fire Fighter 2 and meets the BFST requirement for career fire fighter. To be eligible for enrollment, students must meet all state and Eastern Florida requirements which include but are not limited to:
- Submit BFST required application forms
- Complete BFST required medical exam
- BFST required background check
- Be of good moral character
- Eastern Florida physical agility test
Admission to the Fire Training Academy program is limited.
Refer to the Career and Technical Certificates overview page to find information about admission, graduation, testing, and other requirements.
Visit the program page for more information or call (321) 433-5707.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Completion Group 1 | ||
| FFP 0030 | Fire Fighter 1 | 191 |
| Completion Group 2 | ||
| FFP 0031 | Fire Fighter 2 | 301 |
| Total Clock Hours | 492 | |
A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic firefighting skills.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Identify basic firefighting skills. (Fire Fighter 1 Objectives)
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Use firefighting equipment required by industry standards in collaboration with teams of firefighter trainees.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Identify basic firefighting skills. (Fire Fighter 2 Objectives)
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems