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Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician-Combined

Program Overview

 

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician-Combined, O.C. (FFEA-CERT) 27.72 credits, 792 clock hours

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician-Combined, O.C.

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician Combined is a two (2) semester program, offered each term, that prepares the student for employment as a Florida-certified Firefighter. The curriculum adheres to the latest NFPA standards, BFST course curriculum, the Florida Department of Education Curriculum Framework, and national standards. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the State of Florida EMT certification exam and the State of Florida Firefighter certification exam. The Firefighter/EMT-Combined Program will start with the EMT course which is available each fall, spring, and summer semester, followed by the firefighter minimum standard course which is only offered in the fall and spring semesters. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT and the State of Florida Firefighter certification exams.

 

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Learn more about the College and this program by scheduling an appointment with a program advisor. You can select in-person, phone or virtual meeting. We encourage you to visit campus if possible to see the beautiful landscape and feel the caring vibe from faculty and staff.

  • Contact a program advisor

Thomas Brown
Associate Professor/Coordinator, EMS Program
 thomas.brown@fgc.edu
 386-754-4465

Tracey Higdon
Assistant Professor, Fire Fighter Program
 tracey.higdon@fgc.edu
 386-754-4210

Madison Morton
Coordinator, CTE Progams
 madison.morton@fgc.edu
 386-754-4219

Admission Requirements

For College Admission:

Complete the FGC Application for Admission: Apply Now

  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended

For Program Admission:

 EMT:

All EMT students will be listed under "pre" and will not be changed to "accepted" until the checklist is completed and turned into the EMS coordinator. 

Apply online here: FGC EMS Programs Application | Dynamic Forms

Required documents to complete (if you do not chose to do the above online option):

All completed admission documents must be received Chief Thomas Brown prior to registration. 

Thomas Brown
Associate Professor/Coordinator, EMS Program
 thomas.brown@fgc.edu
 386-754-4465

Fire:

Apply online here: Fire Program Application Fall 2025 | Dynamic Forms

All completed admission documents must be received by Tracey Higdon prior to registration. 

Tracey Higdon
Assistant Professor, Fire Fighter Program
 tracey.higdon@fgc.edu
 386-754-4210

 

Testing Requirements

  • Physical Abilities Test
  • National Fire Selection Inventory (NFSI)
  • TABE (If not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315)

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

ACT, SAT, and PERT test scores may be used for placement into college-level courses if the test was taken in the past two years. To access test prep materials and to schedule an exam, go to Test Center. The Test Center is located in Building 7 and may be contacted at test.center@fgc.edu or 386-754-7378.

If you started 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or later at a Florida public high school, and graduated from a Florida, public high school with a standard high school diploma, you may be exempt from Placement testing in accordance with Senate Bill 1720.  Advisors still recommend all students placement test prior to the first term of registration in order to determine where you should start in college-level courses in order to be successful. 

Location

Florida Gateway College’s Public Safety Training Center (Olustee campus)

Hours

EMT:

The class meets every Monday & Wednesday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. This does not include the additional clinical requirements that may include weekends.

Fire:

Classes are shift based and range from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm. 

Costs

  • Tuition: $2,353.15
  • Lab Fees: $2,555.50
  • Books: $500.00
  • Drug Test: $88.00
  • Fingerprints: $50.00
  • Uniforms: $150.00 
  • BFST Physical Assessment: $50.00
  • Bunker Rental Gear: $1,000.00
  • BFST Testing Fee: $33.00
  • NFPA SCBA Mask Fit: $33.00
  • EMR (if needed): $140.00
  • SERP: $35.00

         Total: $6,984.65

 

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician-Combined, O.C.

99% 

state licensure rate

98% 

job placement rate

95% 

completion rate

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Guided Pathway, Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician-Combined, O.C.

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What our graduates are doing now!

Graduates of this program have career opportunities at fire stations and/or rescue agencies, private ambulance services, and hospital emergency departments.

STARTING SALARIES

Median salaries for graduates of this program are approximately $47,760.

 

 

 

The Firefighter/EMT-Combined Program will start with the EMT course which is available each fall, spring, and summer semester, followed by the firefighter minimum standard course which is only offered in the fall and spring semesters. Students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT upon course completion. Upon completion of the fire program, students are eligible to take the State of Florida Firefighter certification exams.

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
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