{"id":2471,"date":"2019-10-23T20:02:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T20:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2471"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:57:30","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:57:30","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thousands of people are drawn to Florida, and this leaves many asking how to become a firefighter in Florida.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families will come here to raise their kids and enjoy life\nin a sunnier state. Retirees will relocate here in their Golden years to enjoy\nthe laid-back nature of the area. Then there are all of the tourists that come\nto the coasts, national parks and major attractions here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such a vast population means that there is a high demand for\nskilled firefighters across all departments. So, how can you become a member of\nthe Florida fire service?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66134db5224d4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66134db5224d4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-florida\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Florida\" title=\"How to Become a\nFirefighter in Florida\">How to Become a\nFirefighter in Florida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-florida\/#Firefighting_in_Florida\" title=\"Firefighting in Florida\">Firefighting in Florida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-florida\/#Fire_Academies_in_Florida\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nFlorida\">Fire Academies in\nFlorida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-florida\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_Florida\" title=\"Major Fire Departments\nin Florida\">Major Fire Departments\nin Florida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-florida\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Florida\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Florida\">Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Florida<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Florida\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a\nFirefighter in Florida<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Valid\nFlorida driver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>State of\nFlorida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Paramedic\nor EMT Basic Certificate by the State of Florida<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the minimum requirements here are about as\nstraightforward as they get concerning age and background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Departments will check your criminal and employment records too and require a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drug test (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-firefighters-get-drug-tested-a-simple-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">drug test<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Departments here aren\u2019t fans of tobacco use so it is best to\nquit now to avoid lengthening the application process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide on how to become a firefighter in Florida, I\nwill look at some of the training options and major fire departments in the\nstate. This is important for all new recruits as the more you understand your\narea and its needs, the better able you are to serve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_Florida\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in Florida<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida changes dramatically depending on which part of the\nstate you are in. So many regions have their own identities, demographics and\nrisk factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In one corner, you have the Everglades and the other the\ntourist paradise of Miami. There are all kinds of communities from the\nretirement complexes up to the towns and cities in the Panhandle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, of course, there is Orlando and all the attractions\nthere. Each city needs a fire department that can handle the challenges it\nbrings. New applicants need to be prepared for what awaits them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means not only understanding what lies within the\njurisdiction and its climate, but also means a willingness to learn new skills\nand train on the job. Those that can do this will go far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at those communities and the challenges they bring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges for Firefighters\nin Florida<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thousands of seniors relocate to the sunnier climate of Florida\nand its dedicated retirement villages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These well-maintained gated areas provide everything that\nseniors need for a relaxed way of life. The scale of these developments and the\npublic safety risks of older residents means that Florida needs skilled fire\nand EMS staff on hand to look after them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Villages is one of the largest communities in Florida\nwith 140,000 people living in five cities over three counties. This is an area\nof 55 square miles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Villages Fire Rescue provides care and support across\nthis vast area. It also looks after the few family\u2019s communities and schools\nwithin its jurisdiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, they handled 25,000 calls, 58% of which were medical emergencies. This is why it is so important that firefighters here get their EMT certification as soon as possible. &nbsp;Learn more about the department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.districtgov.org\/departments\/Public-Safety\/public-safety.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major concern for health and safety in Florida is the\nprevalence of major hurricanes and tropical storms. Many that make landfall in\nthe US tend to hit the coast of Florida first and do so with a devastating\nimpact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, fire departments the length of the state need to\nbe prepared to handle the aftermath of the weather. This means helping those in\nflooded areas, dealing with damaged structures and offering aid in cut-off\ncommunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more hurricanes that develop, the more resources and\nman-power is needed. That is where it is so important that Florida fire departments\nare trained in all kinds of specialist skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another consideration for those learning how to become a\nfirefighter in Florida is that there is the chance of being sent out to other\ncommunities or even to the Caribbean islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This happened recently as Florida crews relocated to the\nBahamas to help out in Nassau. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, advanced training in communications and strategies are vital here because you need to be able to work with new departments and agencies in a new location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diversity of Florida and the challenges it brings for\nnew firefighters continues at the tourist attractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida is home to both Universal Studios and Cape Canaveral\n\u2013 among many others. Both sites have their own departments dedicated to\nprotecting the area in case of fire, medical emergencies and other major risks\nto life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can be interesting places to work for those that want\nto follow a more specific passion. The Cape Canaveral service also looks after\nPort Canaveral and other marine areas so needs firefighters with good marine\nand dive rescue training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also run a lot of outreach programs for the community. Find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccvfd.org\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, there are those that need support out in the\nEverglades, and this may sound like a more laid back option than Orlando or\nMiami. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are still plenty of residents and business to\nprotect. There are also plenty of tourists that may get into difficulties out\non the water. Firefighters stationed in this area need to understand water\nrescue operations, fire suppression and hazardous material containment \u2013 among\nother skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The port is at risk of fire, accidents and contaminations.\nAlso, there is the risk of wildfire. Just this June, a massive fire in Sawgrass\nthat put the Everglades at risk. Port Everglades has a fire department on-site\nand they expect crews to be able to handle chemical spills, truck rollovers,\nmajor fires and medical emergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the department and the services they provide <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.porteverglades.net\/about-us\/port-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_Florida\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nFlorida<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you choose to work or happen to reside in Florida, you need to make sure that you have the right training to meet the standards of the department. Most major towns and cities in Florida have some form of training program or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academy<\/a> available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Tampa: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hillsborough Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hccfl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hillsborough Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Orlando: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Orange Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orangetechcollege.net\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Orange Technical College<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Valencia College  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/valenciacollege.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Valencia College <\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Fort Lauderdale: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Broward College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.broward.edu\/Pages\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Broward College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Fort Myers: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fort Myers Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fortmyerstech.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fort Myers Technical College<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Florida Southwestern State College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsw.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Florida Southwestern State College<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Southwest Florida Public Service Academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/swfpsa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Southwest Florida Public Service Academy<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tallahassee: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tallahassee Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tcc.fl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tallahassee Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Miami: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Miami Dade College  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mdc.edu\/main\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Miami Dade College <\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Jacksonville: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Florida State College at Jacksonville (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fscj.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Florida State College at Jacksonville<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Winter Haven: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ridge Career Center  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ridge.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ridge Career Center <\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Panama City: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Gulf Coast State College  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gulfcoast.edu\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Gulf Coast State College <\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Lake Worth: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Palm Beach State College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.palmbeachstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Palm Beach State College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>HCI has campuses in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale and offers a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fire Science (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/paramedic-or-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fire Science<\/a> course. This program helps those interested in progressing through a career in firefighting to gain the additional knowledge they need for the Fire Officer and II exams as well as the Fire Inspector exam.&nbsp; Learn more about the college <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hci.edu\/programs\/other-customized-training\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Valencia College:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Orlando College offers a fire academy program that gives students the tools to handle the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Firefighter I and II certificates (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-difference-between-firefighter-1-and-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firefighter I and II certificates<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, students can use their vocational credits to move onto an Associate degree in the field of Fire Science Technology. Requirements for enrollment are the same as to join the fire service itself. Learn more about the program <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/valenciacollege.edu\/locations\/school-of-public-safety\/fire-rescue-institute\/academy-fire-fighter-minimum-standards-course.php\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_Florida\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire Departments\nin Florida<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have already covered some of the more interesting fire\ndepartments in the state when looking at The Villages, Cape Canaveral and\nUniversal Studios. But, we can\u2019t forget about some of the other large\ndepartments in Florida. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become an\nOrlando, FL Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Valid\nFlorida driver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>State of\nFlorida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Paramedic\nor EMT Basic Certificate by the State of Florida<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>No\ntobacco use in the past 12 months<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Orlando follows most of the same rules when it comes to age,\nresidency and experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An additional consideration here is that they don\u2019t take\nanyone that has used tobacco products in the past year. The department is the\nonly one in Florida with an ISO 1 classification and it sets high standards for\nfire prevention, suppression and other specializations in the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about the Orlando fire department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orlando.gov\/Our-Government\/Departments-Offices\/Orlando-Fire-Department\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Florida\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Florida<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2018, Florida is the third-highest employer of\nfirefighters with 22,690 and a high ratio of 2.64 per 1000 people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The metropolitan area of Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm\nBeach is the highest employer in the state with 7,020 and 2.71 per 1000 jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Florida\u2019s annual mean\nwage for firefighters was $53,340, which is significantly higher compared to\nthe rest of the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting into the fire service in Florida isn\u2019t too\ndifficult. You can join from an early age and the hiring process isn\u2019t too\ndifficult. T<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>he hard part comes when it is time to step-up within your\ndepartment. You need to understand what it takes to work in your chosen area.\nThat means understanding the population and risks as well as the skills needed\nfor the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the passion to serve and can continue to learn,\nyou should find that you can enjoy an exciting career as a Florida firefighter.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of people are drawn to Florida, and this leaves many asking how to become a firefighter &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How To Become A Firefighter In Florida\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-florida\/#more-2471\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Become A Firefighter In Florida\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2472,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Become A Firefighter In Florida | FireFighterNow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thousands of people are drawn to Florida, and this leaves many asking how to become a firefighter in Florida.&nbsp; 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