George Stone Technical College

Program Dates

Combined Firefighter/EMT

• August 26, 2024 - March 27, 2025

Combined EMT/Firefighter

• October 15, 2024 - May 12, 2025

Paramedic

• Begins August 19, 2024

These programs prepare students for entry-level positions as Firefighters or EMT/Firefighters.  Students learn the knowledge and skills needed to become certified Firefighters.  The program follows the State of Florida Firefighter Curriculum which offers comprehensive training that prepares a candidate to take the State Certification exams established by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

Some of the topics covered include: fire alarms and communications, fire behavior, portable extinguishers, fire streams, ladders, hoses, tools and equipment, forcible entry, Personal Protective Equipment and a lot more.

The program is very demanding – both academically and physically. Students need to bring their “A” game as we take on the challenges facing every firefighter every day.

PROGRAM LENGTH BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENT

STANDALONE FIREFIGHTER – 492 Clock Hours Florida Required Skills (if not exempt-see Counselor)

COMBINED FIREFIGHTER/EMT – 792 Clock Hours Reading ≥ 244

(492 Firefighter/300 EMT) Math ≥ 241

PROGRAM COSTS

Estimated Costs for Florida Residents

Tuition $3.00/hr (based on Florida resident tuition fee)  2376.76

Uniform, Books, and Field Kit: $637.79

Fingerprinting, background check, Gear Rental, Exams: $2519.59

Physical and immunizations: Cost Varies by Physician

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

STANDALONE FIREFIGHTER

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

COMBINED FIREFIGHTER/EMT

• EMT Portion – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM 

• Fire Portion - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Entrance into either program requires being able to perform a PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST.  This is an intense test. You need to have a minimum understanding of what YOUR physical abilities before we can build on it.  To qualify for the class you MUST be able to demonstrate you can perform 25 push-ups in 2 minutes, 40 sit-ups in 2 minutes AND run/walk a 1.5 mile course in 14:59 or less.  After the first week of class, in addition to the push-ups, sit-ups and 1.5 mile run/walk, you will need to complete the following: 150’ hose pull, hit a Kaiser Sled for a distance of 5’ with a dead blow hammer, and complete the “tower evolution.” More information on the “tower evolution” can be obtained from the EMS/FIRE Programs Office.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the fire course, students will be eligible to take the Florida Minimum Standards Firefighter Examination.  A State Practical will be completed as part of the course. The written examination will be scheduled by the student upon successful confirmation of the practical examination.  Successful passing of these examinations will certify the student as a Florida Certificate of Completion and make them eligible for hire in the State of Florida.

Those taking the Combined Firefighter/EMT will also take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician certification examination at the completion of the EMT portion of the class.  Successful passing of this test will allow the student to apply to the State of Florida for a license as an Emergency Medical Technician.

SALARY INFORMATION

[BFST forms CFS-K4-1022_Medical, Digital Fingerprints, GSTC Physical Fitness Statement, TobaccoAffidavit]

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INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Battalion Chief Jake Noa, Program Director

Phone: 850-786-6567

Email: tnoa@ecsdfl.us

Location: EMS AND FIRE PROGRAMS, Building 3, Room 339