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Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician – Combined

Manatee Design · John Day, OR · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$70–$90/hrFull-time

Program Description

Successful completion of this program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to be a member of the Florida Fire service team as a career firefighter. Students are qualified and prepared to pass the Florida Fire Fighter licensure examination.

Program graduates are prepared to earn FL-EMT and National Registry certifications, as well as the Certified Firefighter (State of FL) certification.

SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved co-curricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction by providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.

This program is an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) program that is part of a technical degree program, is less than 60 credit hours, and leads to employment in a specific occupation. A public school district may offer an ATD program only as clock hour credit, with college credit awarded to a student upon articulation to a state college.

Program Content

  • OCP A: Firefighter I (191 hours)
  • OCP B: Firefighter II (301 hours)
  • OCP C: Emergency Medical Technician (300 hours)

Schedule

Program Length: 792 hours – approximately 8 months to complete the day program and approximately 13.5 months to complete the evening program.

Times:

  • Day (EMT): Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Evening (EMT): Monday – Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Day (Fire): Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Evening (Fire): Monday – Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Start Date: August, January

Location: MTC East Campus, 5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34211

Admission Process

  • Apply to MTC at https://www.manateetech.edu/apply-now/.
  • Submit your application to access your “To Do List.” Completion of this list is required for consideration.
  • The Basic Skills Assessment test must be taken within 6 weeks of your admit date unless exemption criteria have been documented per State Statute. For exemption information, visit the Testing Center webpage.

Tuition, Labs, & Fees

Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees: $4,472.60 (Includes $60.00 Facility and Equipment Use Fee)

Additional Fees Due Prior To Pre-Admittance:

  • Application Fee: $45.00
  • Physical Exam and Immunizations: Estimated $175.00
  • Medical Evaluation (Fire Fighter only): Estimated $150.00
  • Drug Screening (All for Life): $35.00
  • Background Check (All For Life): $70.00–$90.00
  • CastleBranch Preadmission Tracker: $24.00

Books and Uniforms:

  • Textbook Estimate (EMT): $361.00 (Purchased Online)
  • Textbook Estimate (Fire): $130.00 (Purchased Online)
  • Uniforms:
    • 2-MTC Black Fire T-Shirt (Adult Students): $12.00
    • 2-MTC Green First T-Shirt (High School Students): $12.00
    • MTC Black Fire Shorts: $21.00
    • Black Cargo pants or Black Dickies pants
    • Black Fire Program polo shirt
    • Work boots (zip up or laced): $45.00

Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor):

  • Fire II State Testing Fees – Practical Certification Exam: $30.00
  • Fire II State Testing Fees – Written Exam (Pearson VUE Computer Testing): $42.00
  • EMS – State & National Testing Fees: $105.00
  • Uniforms (pants, shoes, belt): Estimated $150.00

Estimated Total Cost of Program: $5,927.66

Uniforms may be covered for Pell eligible students once aid has been applied to all Tuition & Fee charges. Textbook cost based on Barnes and Noble price estimate and does not include shipping or tax.

Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.

Financial Aid

Financial aid available depending on student’s eligibility. All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid. Prices are subject to change. Visit MTC Financial Aid page for more information.

Career Resources

Possible Careers and Outlook:

  • 33-2011.00 Firefighters
  • 29-2041.00 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
  • 31-9099.00 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

Top Local Employers:

  • Manatee County EMS
  • Southern Manatee Fire Rescue
  • North River Fire District
  • West Manatee Fire Rescue
  • Parrish Fire Department
  • City of Bradenton Fire Department
  • St. Petersburg Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough Fire Rescue
  • Charlotte County Fire Rescue
  • Venice Fire Department
  • Sarasota County Fire Rescue
  • North Port Fire Rescue
  • DeSoto County Fire Rescue
  • Longboat Key Fire Rescue
  • East Manatee Fire Rescue
  • Lee County EMS
  • Ambitrans
  • West Coast Southern Ambulance Service

Program Facts

  • Job Placement Rate: 86%
  • On-time Completion Rate: 100%
  • Length: 792 hours (Day: 8 months, Evening: 13.5 months)
  • Location: East Campus, Lakewood Ranch
  • Delivery: Full-Time: Day, Part-Time: Evening
  • Dual Enrollment: No

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