Non-refundable PAT Fee – $50.00
Non-refundable Registration Fee – $75.00
Non-refundable PAT Orientation Practice - (optional) – $25.00
Non-refundable Transfer Fee – $50.00 (from one class to another before class begins)
Transfer Policy: Once class starts, a fire academy student, who is in good standing, may transfer to another class provided the following conditions are met: 1. the student has been in class 30 calendar days or less. 2. The class that the student wishes to enroll in starts within the following six months (unless next available class is delayed). 3. The student must sign the transfer form. 4. The student must pay a transfer fee equaling $4.49 per hour times the number of hours the student was in class.
Important Fingerprint Information: The student will be required to have their fingerprinting process completed before the first day of the fire class. Read and follow all instructions provided by the office staff when registering for fire class. Once class starts the instructor will provide the student information on how to pay for the administrative fee to the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services.
Information regarding books (to be purchased separately by students) and bunker gear rental* (to be rented separately by students) will be provided when you sign up for the class.
*The Academy does not rent bunker gear. However, you may estimate your cost for rental to be $500 – $800. Costs vary by vendor. Your bunker gear will consist of: pants, coat, suspenders, helmet, boots, gloves, no-mex hood.
Applications for both part time and full time classes will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We will only accept COMPLETED applications during the dates listed above. The application for Fire classes is located under Applications, Fire Application. The first two pages are instructional/information pages. You must read and understand what is required in order to turn in your application.
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REQUIREMENTS AND UPDATED CURRICULUM INFORMATION: The curriculum and requirements for Minimum Standards have changed per the Bureau of Fire Standards. These changes include, but are not limited to, online training modules to be completed during the Fire program. As well, all applicants interested in Firefighter I & II/Minimum Standards classes will be required to provide First Responder, EMT or Medic certification prior to the completion of this course. You will not receive your State Fire certification until one of the above is submitted to the State. However, you may still enroll in the Fire program and take our First Responder course. The Academy offers a 40 hour First Responder program that will be available concurrently with the Fire class which will satisfy requirements for registering for Fire classes and allow you to receive your State Fire certification upon passing the course and State exam. (This information is listed under Classes, First Responder.) If you have completed an EMT program but are not yet State certified and wish to challenge the First Responder exam, you may register to take the exam upon submission of your EMT school certificate with your application. Please call our office if you need clarification.
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NEW FULL-TIME FIRE CLASS
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 30 STUDENTS
CLASS NUMBER: 13-06
(Class runs Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:30PM. The course takes approximately 11 weeks to complete.)
CLASS START DATE: Monday, August 26, 2013
APPLICATION REGISTRATION DATES: June 20, 2013 – July 31, 2013 or until full, whichever comes first
PAT DATE: Sunday, August 11, 2013 @ 8:00AM
PAT PRACTICE (OPTIONAL): Friday, August 9, 2013 @ 6:00PM
FIRE BOOK : Information will be provided after the application has been submitted
MANDATORY STATE REQUIRED ORIENTATION SESSION: FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Applications for both part time and full time classes will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We will only accept COMPLETED applications during the dates listed above. The application for Fire classes is located under Applications, Fire Application. The first two pages are instructional/information pages. You must read and understand what is required in order to turn in your application.
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REQUIREMENTS AND UPDATED CURRICULUM INFORMATION: The curriculum and requirements for Minimum Standards have changed per the Bureau of Fire Standards. These changes include, but are not limited to, online training modules to be completed during the Fire program. As well, all applicants interested in Firefighter I & II/Minimum Standards classes will be required to provide First Responder, EMT or Medic certification prior to the completion of this course. You will not receive your State Fire certification until one of the above is submitted to the State. However, you may still enroll in the Fire program and take our First Responder course. The Academy offers a 40 hour First Responder program that will be available concurrently with the Fire class which will satisfy requirements for registering for Fire classes and allow you to receive your State Fire certification upon passing the course and State exam. (This information is listed under Classes, First Responder.) If you have completed an EMT program but are not yet State certified and wish to challenge the First Responder exam, you may register to take the exam upon submission of your EMT school certificate with your application. Please call our office if you need clarification.
NEW PART-TIME FIRE CLASS *DATE CHANGE*
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 30 STUDENTS
CLASS NUMBER: 13-07
(APPROX 22 WEEKS, every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30pm-10:30pm, and every Saturday from 8:00am-5:30pm
CLASS DATE: Saturday, September 14, 2013
REGISTRATION DATE: July 23, 2013 - August 20, 2013 or until FULL, whichever comes first
PAT DATE: August 29, 2013 @ 6pm
PAT PRACTICE: August 22, 2013 @ 5pm
MANDATORY STATE REQUIRED ORIENTATION SESSION: FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Applications for both part time and full time classes will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We will only accept COMPLETED applications during the dates listed above. The application for Fire classes is located under Applications, Fire Application. The first two pages are instructional/information pages. You must read and understand what is required in order to turn in your application.
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REQUIREMENTS AND UPDATED CURRICULUM INFORMATION: The curriculum and requirements for Minimum Standards have changed per the Bureau of Fire Standards. These changes include, but are not limited to, online training modules to be completed during the Fire program. As well, all applicants interested in Firefighter I & II/Minimum Standards classes will be required to provide First Responder, EMT or Medic certification prior to the completion of this course. You will not receive your State Fire certification until one of the above is submitted to the State. However, you may still enroll in the Fire program and take our First Responder course. The Academy offers a 40 hour First Responder program that will be available concurrently with the Fire class which will satisfy requirements for registering for Fire classes and allow you to receive your State Fire certification upon passing the course and State exam. (This information is listed under Classes, First Responder.) If you have completed an EMT program but are not yet State certified and wish to challenge the First Responder exam, you may register to take the exam upon submission of your EMT school certificate with your application. Please call our office if you need clarification.
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PART-TIME FIRE CLASS – ACCELERATED NIGHT CLASS
THIS CLASS IS FULL
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 30 STUDENTS
CLASS NUMBER: 13-05
(APPROX 16-18 WEEKS, every Monday through Thursday nights from 5:30pm-10:30pm and Saturdays from 8:00am-5:30pm)
CLASS DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013
REGISTRATION DATE: CLASS IS FULL
PAT DATE: JUNE 30, 2013 @ 8:00AM
PAT PRACTICE: JUNE 28, 2013 @ 6:00PM
MANDATORY STATE REQUIRED ORIENTATION SESSION: FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Applications for both part time and full time classes will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We will only accept COMPLETED applications during the dates listed above. The application for Fire classes is located under Applications, Fire Application. The first two pages are instructional/information pages. You must read and understand what is required in order to turn in your application.
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REQUIREMENTS AND UPDATED CURRICULUM INFORMATION: The curriculum and requirements for Minimum Standards have changed per the Bureau of Fire Standards. These changes include, but are not limited to, online training modules to be completed during the Fire program. As well, all applicants interested in Firefighter I & II/Minimum Standards classes will be required to provide First Responder, EMT or Medic certification prior to the completion of this course. You will not receive your State Fire certification until one of the above is submitted to the State. However, you may still enroll in the Fire program and take our First Responder course. The Academy offers a 40 hour First Responder program that will be available concurrently with the Fire class which will satisfy requirements for registering for Fire classes and allow you to receive your State Fire certification upon passing the course and State exam. (This information is listed under Classes, First Responder.) If you have completed an EMT program but are not yet State certified and wish to challenge the First Responder exam, you may register to take the exam upon submission of your EMT school certificate with your application. Please call our office if you need clarification.
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