Fire Fighter I/II (CTC)

• Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: re Fire 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 1010 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 1010 for Fire Fighter 2 and meets the BFST requirement for career fire fighter.

Program-Specific Admissions Information:  Admission to the Fire Training Academy is limited; student must submit a separate application to the program. To be eligible for enrollment, students must meet all state and Eastern Florida requirements which include but are not limited to:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Submit BFST required application forms
• Complete BFST required medical exam
• BFST required background check
• Be of good moral character
• Eastern Florida physical agility test

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.

Program of Study

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Completion Group 1
FFP 0030	Fire Fighter 1	191
Completion Group 2
FFP 0031	Fire Fighter 2	301
Total Credit Hours		492

A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate basic firefighting skills.
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Identify basic firefighting skills. (Fire Fighter 1 Objectives)
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
3. Use firefighting equipment required by industry standards in collaboration with teams of firefighter trainees.
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
4. Identify basic firefighting skills. (Fire Fighter 2 Objectives)
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems