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Firefighter

Department of Public Safety
The purpose of the Firefighter program is to prepare students for employment as certified firefighters. Instruction is designed to follow the curriculum provided by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

 

Steps to Enrollment Apply now

492 Hours  (12 weeks)

Day: Monday – Friday

7:00am – 5:00pm

Upcoming Classes Start:

7/8/24 – 9/27/24,

9/16/24 – 12/6/24,

1/6/25 – 3/28/25,

3/24/25 – 6/13/25

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

$4,263.93

(**All fees are subject to change)

2024-2025 Firefighter Cost Sheet
  • General Admissions Procedures Apply
  • 18 years & older may apply
  • Participation in an Information Session
  • High School Diploma – Standard or GED recommended
  • High School Transcript

Florida State Fire College (FSFC)

11655 NW Gainesville Road

Yes

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$31,450 to $79,580*

*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.

Employers

  • Ocala Fire Rescue
  • Marion County Fire Rescue
  • Gainesville Fire Rescue
  • Alachua County Fire Rescue
  • The Villages Public Safety

What you will learn

Firefighting I/II Master Plan of Instruction

(PDF – opens in a new window)

  • Fire Extinguisher Practical
  • Flammable Liquid Fire
  • Automotive Fire Evolution
  • Burn Building Evolutions
  • Gas Fire Evolutions
  • Ascend and Descend 50′ ext. ladder
  • Confined Space Warehouse Simulation
  • Rappelling
  • Teamwork

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Certified Fire Fighter

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Fire Departments
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations

74%

COMPLETION RATE*

91%

PLACEMENT RATE*

97%

LICENSURE RATE*

Business Advisors

  • Shane Alexander | Ocala Fire Rescue
  • Edmund Cain | Villages Public Safety
  • Michael Calhoun | OFR
  • Don Campbell | City of Gainesville
  • Joseph Campfield | DFR
  • Scott Chapell | FSFC
  • Dr. Frank Fraunfelter | Ocala Regional /OFR
  • Scott Gragen | MCFR
  • Stephen Hesson | GFR
  • Jeff Lane | GFR
  • Mike Magee | OFR
  • Adam McCormick | OFR
  • Jesse Modican
  • Drew Rogers | MCFR
  • Karem Scott-Kotb | ACFR
  • Mike Steele | GFR
  • Chief Stegall | WFR
  • Stewart Larry ACFR
  • Harold Theus | ACFR
  • Chief Tucker | BFS&T
  • Bart Walker | MCFR
  • Clint Welborn | OFR

Steps To Enrollment

  • Step 1

    Complete & Submit Online Application.  Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.

    Please check AGE requirements before applying at https://mariontc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Program-Schedule-Age-Requirements.pdf

  • Step 2

    Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.

    SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.

  • Step 3

    Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
    Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039

  • Step 4

    You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.

  • Step 5

    Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
    Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.

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