Firefighter II Certificate Program
FF21
Program Description
The Firefighter II Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. The certificate builds upon skills and knowledge acquired in the Firefighter I certificate and parallels the Advanced Firefighter Curriculum being developed by the Georgia Fire Academy. Students must be a graduate of Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit or NPQ Firefighter I Certified. Program graduates receive a Firefighter II Technical Certificate of Credit. Note: Candidate must be certified at the state basic Firefighter I level to be eligible for NPQ Firefighter II certification.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted Fall Semester based on course and space availability.
Students must be 18 years old to sit for ProBoard testing. Tests must be taken within one year of program completion.
Additional Requirements
Students must have successfully completed the Firefighter I technical certificate of credit or hold a National Firefighter I certification.
Physical Fitness and Additional Equipment Requirements
This program requires that the student have National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standard 1582, standard on medical requirements for Fire Fighters, or a physician’s release to participate. All candidates should be in excellent condition. Additional physical fitness requirements may be added based on any revisions to NFPA Standards or action taken by Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council. Students are required to rent or purchase NFPA compliant Personal Protective Equipment (turn out gear).
Grade Requirement
Students must complete each course with a grade of C or higher before progressing to the next course.
Program Length and Availability
1 Semester
Campus Availability: Hall
Financial Aid
This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid. Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 13 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 13
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 13
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.