• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of any misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Be a high school graduate or have its equivalent (GED).
• Have passed a physical examination including EKG and hearing test by a licensed Florida physician within the past six months, meeting the requirements of the Division of State Fire Marshal Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Medical Examination Form, FST-2.
• Be of good moral character.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• A Driver’s License History is required to be included with your application packet. This must be an official certified record from a courthouse. Applicants with excessive points or license suspended within the last three years will be disqualified.
• Have hospitalization/accidental medical insurance. (For those who don’t have insurance, the school offers a low cost plan.)

1. Take mandatory TABE test unless you possess an A.A., A.S., B.A., or B.S degree. Bring original college certificate or college transcripts to Lake Technical Center in Eustis to qualify for an exemption. The TABE test is given at LTC in Eustis (352) 589-2250 on Mondays and Thursdays at 8:15 a.m. or at 5:45 p.m. at a cost of $20.00. If taking TABE at another campus, test must be level 7 or 8 A. A grade level of 10.0 must be achieved in all areas of Reading, Math, and Language. No appointment is necessary for the TABE test. Picture ID required.
2. Request a copy of your TABE results or exemption be sent to the Institute of Public Safety Firefighting Program in Tavares.
3. Take written Firefighting Skills Test at IPS

• Completed Institute of Public Safety Application.
• Medical examination, including EKG and hearing test, required before PAT evaluation.
• Applicant must pass Firefighting Skills Test and Physical Agility Test Evaluation. Orientation held at Institute of Public Safety.
• FINGERPRINT CARDS WILL BE ISSUED AND COMPLETED ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. AT THAT TIME YOU WILL PRESENT YOUR CHECK/ MONEY ORDER, FOR $94.00, MADE PAYABLE TO: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES.

COURSE INFORMATION
FIREFIGHTING 1 AND FIREFIGHTING 11 RECRUIT PROGRAM

PROGRAM FEES

# Breathing Apparatus charge See below
# Book Fee See below

*** FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE***

Breathing Apparatus Charge:

There is an additional cost of $100.00 for the rental of SCBA. This is a mandatory fee. Students are no longer allowed to provide their own Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment. This is a separate fee from bunker gear. Bunker gear can be furnished at an additional cost of $100.00.

All students must have the proper safety equipment. Items must be purchased prior to first day of class. If you already have personal safety equipment and/or bunker gear, it must pass inspection by the instructor on the first day of class to ensure it meets the program’s standards. Bunker gear can be rented from the school for a $100.00 fee. (Additional expenses may be incurred.)

Withdrawal Refund Policy: through the closing of the first day of class, 100%; withdrawal up to 50 hours or the closing of the day on which the 50th hour occurs, 80%.

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FIREFIGHTER I AND FIREFIGHTER II RECRUIT PROGRAM

PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION

A Physical Agility Evaluation will be administered on
· January 28, 2006, 8:00 a.m. for the night class
· January 28, 2006, 8:00 a.m. for the day class

on the fire training grounds. The test is comprised of six evolutions. Failure of any one of the six evolutions will result in failure to continue in the class. This physical test is designed to evaluate the student’s ability to perform various tasks used in the firefighting profession. These tasks are required if one is to become a Certified Firefighter in the State of Florida. The various evolutions involved in this test require no skill to perform; only strength and stamina are necessary to successfully pass the test.

Prior to taking the test, students must provide a completed medical form (FST 2) meeting the State requirement. The form is provided as part of the application packet.

DRESS: Students must arrive for the test in appropriate attire required for tasks to be performed.

Attire to include:

a. Tee shirt, shorts or sweats with no advertising, offensive messages or suggestive comments. No tank tops.
b. Shorts or sweat pants meeting the above criteria.
c. Tennis style shoes. No flip flops, sandals, or boots.
d. Bring work style gloves.

Students not properly attired or equipped will not be permitted to take the test. Rules of the test will be explained at the time of the test.

RULES OF THE TEST:

Once the test has begun, the student may not stop. There will be no rest periods between evolutions. The test may not be stopped for any reason within the student’s sequence as listed. If the student stops to rest, or hesitates during the test, the evaluator will assume the student has quit the test voluntarily. The evaluator has the right and responsibility to stop the test any time he/she feels the student’s health is threatened. The student shall wear proper clothing for physical training: shorts, tee shirts, shoes (jogging, tennis, cross training) or sweats. No lettering or offensive pictures on any clothing. YOU MUST FURNISH YOUR OWN WORK GLOVES.


EVOLUTIONS:
Work gloves will be donned before the test begins

1. HAMMER SLIDE: When instructed to begin, the student shall move the weighted block the full length of the sled using the sledgehammer provided. No time limit.

   Rationale: This simulates some of the procedures required during ventilation and forcible entry in the fire service and the strength and stamina required accomplishing those tasks.

2. STAIR CLIMBING: The student shall pick up and carry a “high rise pack” consisting of 100 ft. of 1 ¾ inch hose to the fifth (5th) floor level of the training tower. Then, travel down the interior stairwell to the (3rd) floor. There the student will lay down the hose and proceed to the balcony to begin evolution 3. No Time limit

   Rationale: Simulates working in high-rise buildings.

3. HOSE HOIST: From the third floor balcony, the student shall hoist a rolled section of 2 ½ inch hose, attached to a rope on the ground, up and over the railing to the balcony, and then lower to the ground. Return to the third floor and then pick up the “high rise pack,” and, using the interior stairwell return to the ground floor.

   Rationale: This simulates activities firefighters may perform in multi-story buildings.

4. LADDER CARRY: The student shall pick up a 24 foot extension ladder and carry it 25 feet to a ladder rack and place the ladder on the rack, then remove the ladder from the rack return 25 feet to the starting point. The student may use any method to carry the ladder, but the ladder cannot drag on the concrete. The student may use any method to place the ladder on the ladder rack. This station tests arm & leg strength. No time limit.

   Rationale: This simulates part of the lifting required in the fire fighting profession

5. RESCUE DUMMY DRAG: The student shall drag a 185-pound rescue dummy 120 feet. A rope harness will be attached to the dummy. The drag will be done facing forward, no backing up. No time limit.

   Rationale: This simulates one of the fire grounds activities that may be performed by firefighters.

6. HOSE PULL: The student shall put the end of the hose over the shoulder and pull it a distance of 100 feet. 150 ft. of
   1¾ hose charged with water shall be used, connected to a water supply.

   Rationale: This simulates advancing with a charged hose line at a fire scene. There is a 3-minute time limit on this station. Exceeding the time means you have failed the entire test.

NO OBSERVERS OR BYSTANDERS ARE ALLOWED ON FIRE GROUNDS DURING TESTING.