Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

This is a limited access course that prepares graduates to function as entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians. The course utilizes classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs and field experiences to train students to become emergency medical responders who respond to a variety of medical and trauma situations. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification exam to qualify for certification as a Florida EMT. This course is a prerequisite for FFP0030 (Firefighter I).

Certifications/Certificates Received Upon Completion of Program:

CPR/BLS Certification

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certification*

*Certification requires for you to take an additional exam not included in the program.

This EMT course takes place at the Fire Academy so you must contact the Fire Academy for registration information.

Spring 2024 Application Timeline

Information Session 
– Tuesday, October 3rd at 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM (2700 Firefighter Memorial Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246)
Application Period 
– Wednesday, October 4th – Thursday, November 10th (by 11:30am) 
Tuition Payment Deadline 
– Friday, December 8th at 5:00 pm  
Classes Begin 
– Week of January 8th, 2024

Summer 2024 Application Timeline

Information Session 
– Tuesday, February 13th at 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM (2700 Firefighter Memorial Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Application Period 
– Wednesday, February 14th – Thursday, March 28th (by 11:30am) 
Tuition Payment Deadline 
– Friday, April 19th at 5:00 pm  
Classes Begin 
– Week of May 6th, 2024

Fall 2024 Application Timeline

Information Session 
– Tuesday, June 11th at 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM (2700 Firefighter Memorial Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Application Period 
– Wednesday, June 12th – Thursday, July 25th (by 11:30am) 
Tuition Payment Deadline 
– Friday, August 9th at 5:00 pm  
Classes Begin 
– Week of August 26th, 2024