Firefighter (C.C.)
Career Certificates (C.C.)
Program Code: 5820
Financial Aid Eligible :
No
Online Program :
No
492 Clock/Contact hours
The Firefighter Career Certificate (C.C.) program provides students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art training facility which includes a maritime fire trainer. Students also learn about communications, fire prevention and handling hazardous material emergencies, which fully prepares them for certification and employment as a firefighter in the state of Florida.
Contact Email :
infofas@fscj.edu
Contact Phone :
(904) 997-4919
Career Options
In addition to community fire departments, there are opportunities in federal and state installations such as airports and small, private fire fighting companies. There is also a need for inspectors, investigators, forest rangers, and smoke jumpers. In all cases, employment is based on high test scores and outstanding skills.
Program Notice
Learn more about FSCJ's Fire Academy of the South (FAS).
If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.