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Firefighting (FIRE-VC)

FirefightingAREA OF CONCENTRATION: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for Florida State Firefighter Certification.

Prospective students may be required to take the TABE test; score of 10th grade level is required. Application packet to the Florida State Fire College will consist of the following:

  1. Application for certification as a firefighter.
  2. Medical examination form.
  3. Personal Inquiry Waiver.
  4. Training Affidavit.
  5. Fingerprint Card.
  6. High school diploma or GED (transcript required).
  7. Driver's license or Birth Certificate.

In addition to GCSC tuition and books, the following fees are required to be registered with the Florida State Fire College:

  1. Fingerprint Card Fee............................................$80
  2. Fire College Application Fee..................................$30

Academy classes have specific attendance policies that may differ from the general GCSC attendance policy. For specifics, contact the program manager or the academy recruit manual.

COURSES
= FFP 0010 Firefighter 1 6.9v
= FFP 0020 Firefighter 2 6.9v
# FFP 1140 First Responder to Medical Emergencies 3 crs.
OR
= CJK 0031C CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers 1.3 crs.
OR
  EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Tech 5 crs.
OR
  EMS 2231 Paramedic I 5 crs.
 
TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 3crs/13.8v
 
+ Prerequisites required.

# Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs.

= PSAV course.