Fire School ( Minimum Standards )
The Firefighter Minimum Standards Program includes both Firefighter I and Firefighter II courses and is designed to provide the necessary theory , knowledge and skills needed to become a certified Firefighter .
The program is usually 16 weeks long , but it can be up to 24 weeks long . You can go to school during the day or at night . In the minimum standards course , students learn :
• Building construction facts
• How to tie essential knots
• How to rappel on a rope from a window
• How to put up a ladder
• How to climb a ladder
• How to rescue someone from a building
• How to extinguish a fire
This course is very physical and requires students to pass a physical abilities test ( CPAT ) to get in .
Candidate Physical Ability Test ( CPAT )
The CPAT test is a nationally used test to ensure all incoming fire school students are able to perform the job .
The CPAT is a pass / fail , timed test that consists of eight separate events ( stair climb , hose drag , equipment carry , ladder raise and extension , forcible entry , search , rescue , and ceiling breach and pull ).
Scan the QR code to get some workout tips to prepare for the CPAT .
Local Fire Schools
Locally there are two places that offer fire school and EMT programs : Palm Beach State College and Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety .
Palm Beach State College
Scan the QR Code to learn more about the programs offered by Palm Beach State College including :
• CPAT Test
• CPAT Mentoring
• Minimum Standards Training Program
• EMT Program
• Combined EMT / Firefighter Program
Coral Springs Regional Institue of Public Safety
For more information about the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety that offers EMT and firefighter training programs scan this QR code .