Firefighter I Certificate Program

FF11 - 201003

Program Description

The Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the state level. Program graduates receive a Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted Spring and Fall Semesters based on course and space availability.

Students must be 18 years old to sit for ProBoard testing. Tests must be taken within one year of program completion.

Physical Fitness and Additional Equipment Requirements

This program requires that the student have National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standard 1582, standard on medical requirements for Fire Fighters, or a physician’s release to participate. All candidates should be in excellent condition. Additional physical fitness requirements may be added based on any revisions to NFPA Standards or action taken by Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council. Students are required to rent or purchase NFPA compliant Personal Protective Equipment (turn out gear).

Grade Requirement

Students must complete each course with a grade of C or higher before progressing to the next course.

Program Length and Availability

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall, Barrow

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.