FIREFIGHTER I & II OVERVIEW
The Firefighter I & II Program is a 396-hour course. This program meets the requirements for certification as a firefighter set forth by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training State Fire Marshal Office. Included in the Firefighter I & II Programs are the written and practical portions of the State Firefighter I & II Certification Examination. This challenging program combines instruction (ladder usage, hose layout, hazardous materials, extrication and breathing apparatus) and field related activities.
The Firefighter I & II Program is offered as both full-time and part-time classes. The full-time day schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and takes approximately 3 months to complete. The course registration fee is $2,109.00* for Florida residents. The part-time night schedule is Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 pm, and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and takes approximately 6 months to complete. The course registration fee is $2129.00 for Florida residents. Course registration fees are slightly higher for out-of-state students. In order to qualify for Florida resident tuition, legal residence must be dated, issued or filed 12 months before the first day of classes in the term. In addition to the registration fee, a student will be required to purchase books, uniforms and supplies. Students must provide their own bunker gear, boots, hood, helmet and gloves.
All applicants applying for the Firefighter I & II program must:
- be at least 18 years old
- have earned a standard high school diploma from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalency) Please note: Students that have earned a high school diploma from outside the US must have their diploma evaluated--a list of the accepted foreign transcript evaluation agencies is available at the Broward Fire Academy front office.
- take and pass the TABE (students who have earned a college diploma from regionally accredited institution are exempt from TABE)
- must have a current BLS Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) card
- must have completed EMT
*fees subject to change without notice.