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Firefighting (FIRE-VC)
Firefighting
AREA 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:
- Application for certification as a firefighter.
- Medical examination form.
- Personal Inquiry Waiver.
- Training Affidavit.
- Fingerprint Card.
- High school diploma or GED (transcript required).
- 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:
- Fingerprint Card Fee............................................$80
- 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.
