Firefighter (5043)
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| Program Website |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/Fire.xml
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| Program Description |
For students seeking state certification as a firefighter, classes are offered on both daytime and nighttime schedules in the Fall and Spring terms of each academic year. The program follows the curriculum established by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training of the Florida State Fire College in Ocala.The PSAV firefighter program is a two-part course.
Part I (Firefighter I) covers orientation; safety; fire behavior; building construction; protective clothing; SCBA; portable extinguishers; ropes and knots; building search and victim removal; forcible entry tools; construction and techniques; ground ladders; ventilation; water supply; coupling; loading and rolling hose; laying, carrying and advancing hose; water fire streams; Class A, C, D; vehicle and wildland fire control; sprinkler system fundamentals; salvage, overhaul and protecting evidence of fire cause; fire department communications; equipment and techniques; fire prevention and public fire education. The course also includes Awareness-Level Hazardous Materials Training. Upon completion of the course and a written state certification examination, the student will receive a Certificate of Competency from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training as a Firefighter I.
Part II (Firefighter II) prepares the student to meet the requirements to become a state certified firefighter. Subjects include implementing the incident management system; construction materials and building collapse; rescue and extrication tools; vehicle extrication and special rescue; hydrant flow and operability hose; tools and appliances; foam fire systems; ignitable liquid and gas fire control; fire detection; alarm and suppression systems; fire cause and origin; radio communications and incident reports and pre-incident survey. Those students who successfully complete the program may participate in the state exam for certification as a Firefighter II. This exam encompasses both written and practical skills tests. Certification is required in the state of Florida for firefighters.
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| Career Path Notes |
Successful completion of this Certificate Firefighter Program allows the student to take the state certification examination. The student will earn 3 college credits towards the A.S. degree in Fire Science.
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| Program Learning Outcomes |
To view the program learning outcomes, please see www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes.xml.
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| Admission Requirements |
High school diploma (or equivalent) and College Application submitted to Palm Beach State (www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml).
For admission requirements, go to www.palmbeachstate.edu/Fire.xml and download the Fire Information/Application packet.
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| Completion Requirements |
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program. Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 10; English: 10; Mathematics: 10 or qualify for TABE exemption (www.palmbeachstate.edu/vpilw.xml).
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| Program Length |
450 hours or approximately three months for the day program and six months for the night program.
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| Location |
This program is offered on the Lake Worth campus.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
Students must complete the program application at www.palmbeachstate.edu/x16863.xml in addition to the general Palm Beach State application:
www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml
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| Advising |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career.xml
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Kerry Weiss, weissk@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 868-3833
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