Firefighting

The Firefighting I program consists of 225 hours and is for students who are interested in becoming a certified Volunteer Fire Fighter or someone who wants to take this class now and then take the Firefighting II class at a later date. The requirements for this class are that the student must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent. An academic average of "C" or higher must be earned in each Firefighting course in the program to receive a certificate. To be eligible for the state exam, a student must complete all requirements set forth by the college and the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

We are planning to start a Firefighter I NIGHT class later this year. This class will meet from 5:30 - 10:00 pm CST (these times are subject to change depending on the students requests). The nights will be determined by students at Orientation. These classes will be held at the Chipola College Public Service Building in Marianna. This course complies with all State regulations for volunteer firefighters. The cost of the class will be $280. To apply for this class, click here.

The Firefighting I & II program prepares students for certification and employment as Fire Fighters in accordance with Florida Statutes. This Statute requires that a student must be 18 years of age or older; have a high school diploma or equivalent; no criminal record; pass a physical examination; complete the fire academy; and pass the State certification test. An academic average of "C" or higher must be earned in each Firefighting course in the program to receive a certificate. To be eligible for the state exam, a student must complete all requirements set forth by the college and the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

We will be offering a two Firefighting I & II (450 hours) classes that will start in January 2009. We will offer a DAY CLASS that will meet Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 4:30 pm cst and will end sometime in MAY, and a NIGHT CLASS that will meet Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 10 cst that will end sometime in JULY. (These days and hours are subject to change). To apply to the Firefighting Academy, click here.

COURSE	TITLE	HOURS	IN-STATE TUITION*	ALA/GA TUITION*	OTHER STATE'S TUITION*
FFP 0080	Intro to Firefighting	72	190.00	192.161	553.60
FFP 0265	Intro to FF Support Practice.	108	267.00	270.24	812.40
FFP 0203	Emergency Medical Care	48	131.00	132.44	373.40
FFP 0403	Hazardous Materials	31	92.00	92.93	248.55
FFP 0081	Intro to Fire Streams	93	229.00	231.79	698.65
FFP 0860	Intro to FF Tactics	79	195.00	197.37	593.95
FFP 0565	Intro to Fire Prevention Practices	19	67.00	67.57	162.95
	Totals	450	$1,171.00	$1,148.50	$3,443.50

A processing fee of $10 for 225 or less clock hours and $20 for more than 225 clock hours will be assessed to each student per semester. There is also a State Application Fee of approx $94 that covers a background check and state application fee.

FIREFIGHTING COURSE OF STUDY