Application Cycles
Fall Academy
Session 1: August 12–November 7, 2024
Session 2: August 26–November 21, 2024
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window | The application window is open from June 3 through June 27. No applications will be accepted after June 27. To make an appointment to turn in the completed application, email fireacademy@phsc.edu or call 352-518-1365. |
| Physical Ability Test (PAT) | July 2, 2024 |
| First Day of Academy |
Session 1: August 12, 2024 Session 2: August 26, 2024 |
Job Outlook
According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, employment of firefighters is expected to grow by about 4.5% between 2022 and 2030.
Job Potential Earnings
According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity in 2021, firefighters in Florida earned $34,507 as entry level salaries with the average salary being $53,477.
Special Notice
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Application Process
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- Apply to the College to become a PHSC student.
- Obtain, complete, and submit the Fire Academy Application Packet. Request the application packet at fireacademy@phsc.edu.
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Academy Admission Requirements
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- Have a clean criminal background check (no felonies) and clean driving record.
- Must complete a medical clearance form (Florida State Fire College form: DFS-K4-1022).
- Must be able to pass the Candidate Physical Assessment Test to be hired in most agencies.
- Physical requirements for PHSC Academy measure aerobic endurance (run) core strength (sit ups) and upper body strength (push ups).
- Hold a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Higher levels of certification, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support will also be accepted, but are not required.
- Applicants must complete and have signed and witnessed by notary both the Academy Application and the State of Florida Tobacco Affidavit (required by State Law).
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Scholarship Opportunities
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Several scholarship funding options are available to eligible cadets.
- CareerSource of Pasco and Hernando Counties
- PHSC Foundation
State Licensure Information
To determine the state(s) in which the program meets or does not meet the requirements, or if PHSC was unable to determine if the program meets the licensing requirements, see below.
- Meets: Florida
- Does Not Meet: Not applicable.
- Unable to Determine: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands