Charlotte Technical College

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Fire Fighter /EMT Combined Night Classes

Registration Deadline: November 22, 2024
Next Start Date: January 4, 2025

The purpose of this program is to provide the necessary training required for students to become certified Firefighters as well as licensed Emergency Medical Technicians. It is not intended for those who are currently certified/licensed as either Firefighters or EMTs. Students wishing to add an additional certification to an existing credential must enroll in either the Fire Fighter I/II program or the Emergency Medical Technician program.

Life of a CTC student

Program prerequisites include:
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- High School Diploma/ GED
- American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers Certification
- Background Check
- Must be 18 years or older
Student Selection Criteria:

ALL Fire Fighter Adults Complete these Forms:
Please see the Basic Skills Requirement table by clicking here and find your program.

If required, take the Basic Skills Test at our Testing Center. Call 941-255-7500 Ext. 1745 to schedule to take the test.
Industry Certifications Earned:

State of Florida EMT-Basic and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Basic, Florida Firefighter I & II Minimum Standards
Job opportunities include:
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire Fighter
To find out more about these opportunities, please visit O*Net OnLine.
This program teaches:
- Emergency Medical Technician - 300 hours
- Fire Fighter I- 191 hours
- Fire Fighter II - 301 hours

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