The purpose of the combined Firefighting and EMT program is to provide the necessary training required for students to become certified Firefighters, as well as licensed Emergency Medical Technicians. The Firefighter portion follows the curriculum provided by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. The EMT component of this combined program prepares students for certification as EMT’s in accordance with Chap.64J of the Florida Administrative Code.

Hours

698, approximately 6 months (21 weeks)

Cost

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

Resident – $6,662.68

Non – Resident – $13,608.42

Testing requirements

Postsecondary Readiness Test (PERT)

Location

Florida State Fire College (FSFC)

11655 NW Gainesville Road

Additional Forms

FF EMT Supplement Packet

Online Component

Yes

Online Component Information Sheet (PDF)

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$34,000 to $40,000*

*Based on local industry information.

Employers

Ocala Fire Rescue
Marion County Fire Rescue
Gainesville Fire Rescue
Alachua County Fire Rescue
The Villages Public Safety

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Firefighting/EMT Combined Master Plan of Instruction
(PDF – opens in a new window)

Fire Extinguisher Practical
Flammable Liquid Fire
Automotive Fire Evolution
Burn Building Evolutions
Gas Fire Evolutions
Ascend and Descend 50′ ext. ladder
Confined Space Warehouse Simulation
Rappelling
Emergency Medical Care
Mass Causality Incidents
Workforce Safety and Wellness
Medical Documentation and Reporting
Operation of EMS Communication System
Anatomy and Function of Human Systems

Accreditation

The Marion Technical College Firefighting and EMT Combined program is accredited by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST), ProBoard, and the Florida Department of Health.

The Marion Technical College Firefighting I/II program is accredited by college’s accreditation agency, the Council on Occupational Education (COE), as well as by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST), ProBoard (National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications), and the Florida Department of Health (FDOH).

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Certified Firefighter, National Registry for Emergency Medical Technician

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Fire Departments
Walk-in Clinics
Hospitals
Emergency Vehicle Transportation
Doctor Offices

76%

COMPLETION RATE*

90%

PLACEMENT RATE*

96%

LICENSURE RATE*

Business Advisors

Shane Alexander | Ocala Fire Rescue
Edmund Cain | Villages Public Safety
Michael Calhoun | OFR
Don Campbell | City of Gainesville
Joseph Campfield | DFR
Scott Chapell | FSFC
Dr. Frank Fraunfelter | Ocala Regional /OFR
Scott Gragen | MCFR

Stephen Hesson | GFR
Jeff Lane | GFR
Mike Magee | OFR
Adam McCormick | OFR
Jesse Modican
Drew Rogers | MCFR
Karem Scott-Kotb | ACFR

Mike Steele | GFR
Chief Stegall | WFR
Stewart Larry ACFR
Harold Theus | ACFR
Chief Tucker | BFS&T
Bart Walker | MCFR
Clint Welborn | OFR

Steps To Enrollment

Step 1

Complete & Submit Online Application. Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.
Step 2

Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.
Step 3

Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039

Step 4

You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.
Step 5

Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.

Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician (Combined)

Department of Public Safety