This is a two semester certificate program that prepares students for safe, dependable, and prompt performance of a fire fighter's tasks during emergencies and in the fire station.
Students learn the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of fire fighting.
Those who complete the course successfully receive state certification. Florida Statutes require this certification for employment in the fire service. Admission to the Fire Fighter Minimum Standards program is by special application and is only accepted between May 1 and June 30 prior to fall semester start date. Students wishing to enroll should contact the Allied Health Division at the Cocoa Campus for further information.