Employment

Firefighter Certification and the qualifications for employment as a firefighter are governed by Florida State Statutes.

State Statute 633.34 outlines the minimum qualifications required for employment.

State Statute 633.35 outlines the minimum requirements for Firefighter and Forestry Firefighter training and certification.

To become a State Certified Firefighter, you must :

• Be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. certificate.
   
• Be 18 years of age or older prior to taking the state certification test.
   
• No felony convictions or misdemeanor directly related to the position of employment sought, nor have pled nolo contendere (no contest) to any charge of a felony.
   
• Submit a fingerprint card to the division with a current processing fee. The fingerprint card will be forwarded to the Department of Law Enforcement and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
   
• Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure established by the division.
   
• Be in good physical condition, determined by an examination by a medical doctor.
   
• Be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least 1 year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit of the applicant.
   
• Successfully complete the Required Recruit Training - (Minimum Standards Course).

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