Fire Fighting

Introduction

The Minimum Standards Firefighting Program is designed to provide entry level training for individuals who have not yet entered the firefighting field or who are serving as volunteer firefighters. The graduate will be employable as a full-time firefighter with duties in fire prevention and extinguishments as well as duties in the enforcement of municipal, county, or state fire prevention codes.

The Fort Myers Fire Academy provides the required minimum standards of training for employment as a certified firefighter under the direction of a fire service supervisor. The program focuses on developing the skills, work habits, traditions, and the knowledge necessary to insure graduates a successful career in the fire service. The Fort Myers Fire Academy also provides continuing education and training to certified firefighters for personal development and professional advancement.
 

ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

For admission into the Minimum Standards Firefighting Recruit program each applicant must:

*Be at least 18 years of age.
*Have no felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
*Have a Standard high school diploma or G.E.D.
*Be of good moral character.
*Have passed a physical examination by a licensed Florida physician - EKG included.
*Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
*Have proof of hospitalization/accidental medical insurance. (School Insurance Available)
*Submit fingerprints
*Submit copies of TABE scores.
*Be affiliated or be willing to become affiliated with an active fire department.
*Possess A Current CPR card

PRE-REQUISITES:  First Responder or EMT or EMTP

Fees

Tuition is charged for adult students at a very reasonable rate which may vary slightly from year to year. Current fee information is $2538.00 for Florida Residents and $6729.02 for Non-Florida Residents for the Firefighter Program plus $87.25 for Fingerprints and Application processing . There are additional fees for  Bunker Gear Rental,  Uniforms and Physical. These fees may change after July 1, 2011 due to legislative decision.

Fees are due at the time applications are due. There will be no admission without payment of fees. Students unable to pay the fee must complete an application for financial aid. Information from one application can be used to determine eligibility for several programs that are available.

Please note that the admissions process will be interrupted until financial aid has been confirmed. The above procedures include returning students.

Student’s using VA Benefits must pay their own fees as VA checks are sent directly to the student and not the school.

Fees are regulated by the Florida State Legislature and the Fort Myers Fire Academy and are subject to increase from one school year to the next.

Returned Checks are subject to a processing fee and will require a cash payment to clear.