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Fire Fighter I/II

HourS

Day program
398 hours / 11 weeks / 3 months

Night program
398 hours / 21 weeks / 5 months

Class Schedule

Cost

Tuition is approximately $2,150 plus books and fees

Program Costs and Book List

Testing Requirements

The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is not required for this program.

Wonderlic is required.

Test Center

Location

FCTC Public Safety Campus

OVERVIEW

Experience the satisfaction of being a first responder, saving lives, and fighting fires

Operate a wide-range of firefighting and life-saving equipment side by side with professional fire fighters

Develop your mind and body through rigorous mental and physical training

CAREER FOCUS

Prepared for state and national certifications, immediate employment and further education

Average Salary

$47,860 /year

Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:

  • St. Johns County Fire Rescue
  • City of St. Augustine
  • Clay County Fire Rescue
  • Jacksonville Fire Rescue
  • Putnam County Fire and EMS
  • Vincennes University
  • UF Shands Trauma

WHAT YOU'll LEARN

Instruction

  • Basic fire department organization & history
  • Building construction & structural awareness
  • Fighting wild fires
  • Fire behavior and theories of extinguishment
  • Fire department safety practices, protective clothing & communications systems
  • Forcing entry into buildings & vehicles
  • Hazardous materials awareness
  • Knowledge of fire behavior
  • Proper techniques of using fire streams to extinguish
  • Use and care of fire hose, nozzles & related equipment
  • Use of ropes and ladders
  • Ventilating smoke and heat

APPLICATION & LINKS

Firefighter Application

Entrance Physical Ability Assessment

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Fire Fighter I/II
OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length Hours
A FFP0010 Fire Fighter I 206
B FFP0020 Fire Fighter II 192

Industry Certifications

  • Florida Firefighter II certification
  • Pro-Board Firefighter certification

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Firefighter
  • Firefighter/EMT or Paramedic
  • Fire Chief
  • Forestry Department
  • Crime Lab Analyst/Fire Investigations
  • Fire Marshall/Fire Inspector
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OUR NUMBERS

Discover how First Coast Technical College prepares students for the Law, Public Safety & Security industry.

85%
Completion Rate*
85%
PLACEMENT Rate*
97%
Licensure

Based upon the 2017 Council on Occupational Education Annual Report for 2015-2016.

Steps to Enroll

Step 1‐ Attend a Program Information Session & Tour

Step 2‐ Apply for Federal Student Aid

Step 3‐ Gather Needed Documents

Step 4‐ Register for Classes

Schedule a Tour

Book List

Program Costs and Book List

Downloads

Program of Study for Fire Fighter 1 & 2

Fire Fighter I & II Curriculum

Short Term Public Safety Courses

Instructor / Contact

Name:  Dan Talbert, Career Specialist for Public Safety
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  (904) 547-3540

Name:  Ronnette Waycaster,  Office Support Assistant, Public Safety Campus
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  (904) 547-3542

Are you ready to jumpstart your career?

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