The Southwest Florida Institute for Public Service
Happening Today
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 choose another date
- Southwest Florida Jail Leadership Initiative
- SWFJLI 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
- Location: SWFPSA Classroom: 7-004
- SWFJLI
- Instructor:
- 129th Law Enforcement (Shift-Friendly)
- Firearms Range 1:00 PM—10:00 PM
- Location: LCSO Classroom: Gun Range
- Firearms CJK_0040
- Instructor: Gene Sims
- 951 Breath Test Operator Renewal Course
- BTO Renewal 6:00 PM—10:00 PM
- Location: SWFPSA Classroom: Bldg. 5 Room 5-010
- BTO Renewal
- Instructor: Walter Johnson
- 128th Law Enforcement
- Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Drug Impaired Driving, Report Writing / DUI Performance Evaluations, D.U.I. Traffic Stops Exam 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
- Location: SwFPSA Classroom: 4-002
- D.U.I. Traffic Stops CJK_0083
- Instructor: Alan Kolak
- 130th Law Enforcement
- Professional Behavior in a Diverse Society / Practicum # 6 Loitering in the convenience store, Part 1 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
- Location: SwFPSA Classroom: 13-009
- Communications CJK_0017
- Instructor: Denis Grealish
Institutional Profile
The Southwest Florida Institute for Public Service is comprised of three seperate Public Safety Academies: The Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy and The Fort Myers Fire Academy.
The Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy is certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission to train students to become Florida State Certified Police Officers, Correctional Officers, and Probation & Parole Officers. In addition to training basic recruits, the Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy also provides Advanced & Specialized training courses which are designed to provide for the continuing education and training needs of Officers after their basic certification.
The Fort Myers Fire Academy is certified by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards & Training to train students to become Florida State Certified Fire Fighters. In addition to training basic recruits, the Fort Myers Fire Academy also provides Advanced & Specialized training courses which are designed to provide for the continuing education and training needs of Firefighters after their basic certification.
PROGRAMS
Important Announcements
The Academy is now accepting Visa, Mastercard, and Debit Cards for payment.
Check out the Advanced and Specialized Firefighting Classes. Two new ones have been added.
131st Law Enforcement class: July 1, 2013 -November 19, 2013.
Check out our SWFPSA Highlights Newsletter!!!! In the News tab.
Next available Firefighter Class (#1304) will begin August 26, 2013.
COURSE DESIGN CLASS (FFP2741) HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Date TBA. The National & State representatives for The Safariland Group will be coming to the Academy to discuss their new product & development line of equipment and also to discuss the training courses they have developed. We are looking into hosting some of the upcoming training by Safariland. Please register for this course through your agency’s training officer. See you there.
If you do not already have your 1st Responder Certificate, EMT or EMTP. The last day to register for the July 15, 2013 Class is July 12, 2013. This class is a pre-requisite to starting the August 2013 Firefighter Class.
FIREFIGHTER II (Class 1303) This class is for individuals who already have FFI, First Responder, S130-S190-L180, etc. Class starts June 3, 2013.
Check out our videos now on the News tab!
CJBAT Testing dates are up, please view the schedule. Testing is only on friday's and seating is limited. So sign up quickly.
Attention!!! all Advanced and Specialized students (LE, CO & Fire) Check out the documents tab for information on the academy dress code.
Check out the NEW Shift Friendly Fire School. Information can be found under the News tab.
The 69th(1-5) and 70th(6-10) Correction to LE crossover classes are scheduled for Aug.5th,2013 to Feb.13th,2014. Registration is from June 10th thru July 12th,2013. Continue to check website for schedule.
**12th LE to CO Cross-Over Enrollment July 1-Aug 15, 2013, Class Starts September 23, 2013**
Our Mission
The Mission of the Southwest Florida Institute for Public Service is to serve the citizens in our service area by providing our students with the highest quality certified education in Criminal Justice, Firefighting, and Public Works.
Our Location
4312 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, Florida 33905
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Campus Map
Telephone
Tel (239) 334-3897
Fax (239) 334-8794
Office Hours
Mon - Fri 8am to 4pm (EST). The Office is closed on all Lee County School District holidays
