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
Summer 2025 Application Timeline
Information Session
– Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 5:00PM & 6:30 PM at 2700 Firefighter Memorial Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Classes Begin
– Week of July 7th, 2025
To sign up for the information sessions, please see the following:
April 1st, 2025 Start time: 5:00PM Sign up form
April 1st, 2025 Start time: 6:30PM Sign up form
Contact Email : firefighter@fscj.edu
Contact Phone : (904) 997-4919
Degree:
Career Certificate (C.C.)
Credit Hours:
492 Clock/Contact hours
Online Program :
No
Program Code: 5820
Financial Aid Eligible :
No
firefighter@fscj.edu
(904) 997-4919
Career Options
Program Notice
Students may start FIREFIGHTER I (FFP0030) without EMT or paramedic certification but must have earned one of these certifications prior to starting FIREFIGHTER II (FFP0031). Students who hold an EMT or NREMT license will be given enrollment preference into FFP0030.
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