COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Firefighter I & II course is to educate, prepare, and provide an opportunity for persons with the desire to become skilled in firefighting techniques. By successfully completing all seventeen performance objectives of the program, students will be prepared to take the State of Florida Firefighter I & II examination.
This certification program is a mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging program that takes heart, focus, dedication and perseverance to achieve. Two (2) courses make up the Firefighter I & II program and include extensive classroom and practical elements in conjunction with numerous hours of self-study. The program has 3 mandatory elements each student must pass;
• Lecture/Classroom
• Fire Skills (performance objectives)
• Physical Training (PT)
Program Length and Content - The Firefighter I & II training program is designed to meet the pre-employment requirements prescribed by Florida Statute 633.34, Qualifications for Employment and encompasses a minimum of 496 contact hours required by the State. - Firefighter 1 - 191
- Firefighter 2 - 301
- CSRIPS - 4
Pre-requisites:
- CSRIPS E.P.A.T completed within 6-months of Day 1 of class.
- EMS Certificate of Completion/Licensure - Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician or EMT-Paramedic
HOW TO APPLY
Registration is an online process and will require both uploads and information to be completed in the automated system. Please follow all directions to ensure your successful enrollment in the fire program.
Complete Step 1:- Select the course below.
- Sign in using your MyCSRIPS username and password (returning student) or create a MyCSRIPS login (new student)
- Pay Registration Fee (non-refundable)
After completing Step 1, you will receive an email within 1-2 business days with instructions for completing Step 2 Application within your MyCSRIPS portal. Ensure that your email address has been entered correctly. You are required to complete Step 2 within 1-2 business days per emailed instructions.
When registration is open, click on "Select Class." (You will only be able to select and register for a course at/after the Registration Start Date and Time. If the link is not shown, registration may have closed or the course is full.)
"I hereby certify that I am registering for this class for myself and not on behalf of another person. I understand that creating an account and registering for another individual may result in my disqualification from participating in this course."
By continuing with your application and making payment, you are agreeing to these terms.