FIRE FIGHTER I / II CAREER &
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
FIRE FIGHTER I / II CAREER & TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
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: The Fire Fighter CTC program is a limited access program. A specialized application process is required.
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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