Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined
The purpose of the Firefighter/EMT Combined program is to prepare a student with the academic standards and relevant technical knowledge to become a state certified Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. Click here for additional program information.
HOURS
792 hours, approximately 8 months (32 weeks)
COST
Tuition is approximately $2,281.00, plus books & fees
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TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Physical Entrance Test, Basic Skills Assessment & Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
LOCATION
The Institute of Public Safety
Starting Salaries
Vary, averaging from $44,548 to 63,185*
*Based on local industry information
Recent Employers of Graduates
Lake County, Mount Dora, Tavares, Orlando, & Orange County Fire Departments
Lake Emergency Medical Services
Lake County Fire Rescue
Sumter County Fire Rescue
What You’ll Learn
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined Occupational Completion Points (OCP)
Master Plan of Instruction (PDF)
Basic firefighting skills, Teamwork, Safety
Hazardous materials, Wildlands firefighting
Rope rescue, Perform physical exams
How to assess trauma & perform airway maintenance
How to assist patients with certain patient prescribed medications
Hospital & field internship hands-on experience (must be 18 years of age prior to the start of hospital/clinical experience)
OCP | COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | COURSE LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|
A | FFP0030 | Firefighter I | 191 hrs |
B | FFP0031 | Firefighter II | 301 hrs |
C | EMS0110 | Emergency Medical Technician | 300 hrs |
Industry Certifications
Florida Bureau of Firefighting Standards for Firefighting I and Firefighting Ii
National Registry Administered Test for State of Florida Emt Licensure
Employment Opportunities
Fire Departments
Ambulance / Ems Services
Hospitals
Physicians’ Offices
Our Numbers
Discover how Lake Technical College prepares students for the public safety industry.
Completion Rate*
88%
Placement Rate*
95%
Licensure
100%
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Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year.
Placement calculation may exclude (if applicable) program completers that are awaiting exam results,
refused employment, continued post-secondary education, or may be otherwise unavailable for employment.
Steps to Enroll
Apply for Financial Aid, if Applicable
Complete the Online Application
Meet With a Counselor/career Advisor
Register and Pay Tuition and Fees
Purchase Books and Supplies
Complete the New Student Orientation Online Prior to the First Day of Class
Firefighter School & Emt Program Orlando
Located near Orlando, FL, the combined EMT School & Firefighter School at Lake Technical College allows you to earn both Firefighter & EMT Certification in one program. We offer a rigorous Fire Academy combined with EMT Training to prepare the highest caliber first responders for immediate job placement. If you are searching for Fire Academy Near Me, Firefighter EMT School, Firefighter School Near Me, or Firefighter School Orlando, call us at (352) 589-2250 or apply online to get started today.