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Minimum Fire Standards Program - Firefighter I and IIMinimum Fire StandardsWith lectures and practical applications that exceed the state of Florida's course-hour requirements, Seminole State's Minimum Fire Standards Program readies students to enter careers as state-certified firefighters. Students receive in-depth, hands-on instruction about the varying duties firefighters perform, including fire department communications, basic building construction and live fire training. They also receive a minimum of 40 hours of first-responder medical training.
Firefighters serve their communities by working to prevent the loss of life and property from natural and man-made disasters. Their jobs encompass a broad spectrum of tasks ranging from extinguishing fires to administering emergency medical care and educating the public. Our graduates are consistently able to perform these duties in a prompt, dependable and safe manner, which has earned Seminole State a reputation for housing one of the best Minimum Fire Standards programs in the state. Course InformationStudents who successfully complete Seminole State's Minimum Fire Standards Program will be awarded a Vocational Certificate in Fire Fighting.
Fire Academy RequirementsTo be eligible for enrollment in Seminole State's Fire Academy, students must:
State of Florida Professional Firefighter RequirementsAccording to Florida Statues, a full-time paid firefighter must be certified by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. To be eligible for certification, students must:
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