Over 95% of our graduates pass their State Exams & get hired!

Chipola is one of the premier firefighting academies in the state and has been recognized by the Florida State Fire College and the Florida Fire Training Directors Association as a Training Center of the Year.

For the new recruit, we offer a 4.5-month day class that combines both fire 1 and fire 2. Certified volunteer firefighter may join existing classes to obtain their certificate of compliance as a firefighter 2.

Dedicate yourself to increasing the intensity of your fire training, better preparing yourself for employment as a Firefighter and set yourself apart from the other qualified firefighter job applicants. Get your training at Chipola College Fire Academy.

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