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| Course Title |
Firefighter Minimum Standards Program |
| Course Description |
This program is a 450-hour course and meets the requirements set forth by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Division of State Fire Marshal for certification as a firefighter. The Firefighter I & II Program is a physically and academically challenging course that includes extensive classroom and practical field components. The program focuses on the chemistry, behavior and control of fire, fire streams, personal protective equipment, portable extinguishers, drills and exercises, ropes and knots, water supply, ladders, hose, sprinkler systems, forcible entry, search, rescue and vehicle extrication, salvage and overhaul, fire prevention, fire cause determination, preservation of evidence, first responder, fire alarms, Incident Management System, tactics and legal aspects. |
| Prerequisite |
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be of high moral character and not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor directly related to the position of firefighter. Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination. |
| Enrollment Information |
To register for the training program please contact Fire Academy Coordinator Melvin M. Stone at (850) 201-7000 |
| Required Forms |
Recruit Application - Fire Academy |
| You will need Adobe Acrobat to view the above files. |
| Course Cost |
Approximately $2,000.00 (in-state tuition) - Cost includes tuition, materials, uniform and application fee. For information on out-of-state tuition rates please contact Fire Academy Coordinator Melvin Stone at (850) 558-4366. |
| Location |
Tallahassee Fire Department
Training Division
2964 Municipal Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32304 |
| Date Offered |
7/13/2009 - 12/4/2009 |
| Start and End Times |
M-TH 6pm - Sat 8am5pm |
| Instructor Name |
Fire Academy Coordinator Melvin Stone |
| Instructor E-mail |
stoneme@tcc.fl.edu
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