SPECIALIZATION : FIREFIGHTER
FIREFIGHTER
ACADEMY
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
SPECIALIZATION : FIREFIGHTER
WHAT IS IT ?
The Fire Training Academy offers persons interested in becoming a firefighter excellent training that will prepare them in meeting the state firefighter standards . Eastern Florida State College also offers multiple courses to enhance employment opportunities as a firefighter .
Fire Training Academy students can earn the Firefighter I / II , Florida Minimum Standards Career and Technical Certificate ( CTC ), which is 492 total clock hours for the program ’ s two modules .
Note : No medical training is required for entry into the Fire Training Academy . However , applicants receive preference points for First Responder , EMT or Paramedic training . It is strongly recommended that applicants attend EMT class prior to entering the Fire Training Academy .
Note : This is a limited access program . A Special application process is required for this program .
Firefighter Possible Positions
Job Growth by 2030
Median Salary
Firefighters 344,100 $ 50,700
All data is taken from : BLS ( Bureau of Labor Statistics ) • O * NET Online • PayScale
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