Firefighter (C.C.)

The Firefighter Career Certificate (C.C.) prepares students to meet the requirements for the State of Florida standards for Firefighter I/II.  The course provides fundamental information on fire department operations. Students are trained in the performance of the duties of a firefighter during both emergency and non-emergency operations. This training includes hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, wildland, ropes, ladders, and extinguishing fires. Upon successful completion of the program, students who meet all graduation requirements are eligible to test for the state certification exam with the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, which consists of a written and practical test.

Program Minimum Standards and Estimated Costs

Estimated Costs

Spring 2025 Application Timeline

Information Session
– Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 5:00PM & 6:30 PM at 2700 Firefighter Memorial Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Application Period
– Wednesday, September 11th – Friday, September 27th (by 11:30am)
Classes Begin
– Week of January 6th, 2025

To sign up for the information sessions, please see the following:

Sept 10th, 2024 Start time: 5:00PM Sign up form

Sept 10th, 2024 Start time: 6:30PM  Sign up form

Contact Email : firefighter@fscj.edu

Contact Phone : (904) 997-4919