Rarely offered
Structural Collapse
coming

80-hour course
0800-1800

November 12-20

Brochure

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Rapid Intervention Team/Mayday

Know exactly what
to do as part
of a team answering a Mayday call

October 13-17, 2008

Brochure

 
Welcome to the
Central Florida Fire Academy

Orlando, Florida

In operation since 1977, the Central Florida Fire Academy is a regional firefighter school offering both Minimum Standards Classes and training for experienced firefighters and other fire/rescue personnel, including:

  • EMTs, firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics
  • fire officers and fire instructors
  • fire inspectors and fire investigators
  • fire apparatus driver/operators (engineers)
  • emergency vehicle operators
  • urban search and rescue teams specializing in the following types of rescue: Building Collapse, Confined Space, Hazardous Materials, Rope (rescue from high places), Structural Tower (e.g., microwave towers), Trench, Vehicle, and Machinery


FREE!*
Natural Gas
Emergencies
presented by
TECO
Peoples Gas

3 Shift-Friendly Hours
0900-1200 or
1300-1600
September 3, 4 or 5

 Flyer

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FREE!*
Advanced Radiological
Monitoring Seminar
16 Shift-Friendly Hours
October 13, 15 or 17
October 14, 16 or 21

Flyer

* But you must register;
call 407-855-3281

 

JUMP IN!
THE WATER'S GREAT!

August 25-27, 2008

Dive Rescue I

Maximum of 20 students has been reached.
Students have until August 4 to pay balance due.
If they miss the deadline, their space will go to
anyone who calls on August 5 and can pay the
full fee at that time.

Details

Quick
Connects

Fire Academy's
2008 Program

Spring & Fall 2008 Calendar
(time & dates only)

2008 Program/Course Overview
(time, dates, fees,
payment due dates,
required texts,
book prices)

2008 Course Schedules
Driver/Operator
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
Fire Investigator I
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Special Operations

Course descriptions
are available at:
www.FireAcademy.org/
programs.htm
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Agendas for CFFA Board of Directors
Monthly Meetings
Held at 1:00 p.m. on
2nd Tuesday of every month at the Academy.

Next Meeting
August 12 , 2008
Agenda will be announced one week prior to meeting

Last Meeting
July 8 , 2008
Agenda

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Exciting future
in store for the
Fire Academy

The Academy's Board
of Directors invites
you to have a look at its new 5-year plan.
Just click the
link below.

CFFA Strategic
Management Plan

Hot Stuff

Special
Non-Academy
Announcements
and Events
(on separate webpage)
updated 8/4/08)

Academy
Headlines
Newest entries
below indicated by
red astrerisk (*)

Topic for August 28 Fire Inspector In-service (re-cert) class
Topic
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What's all this stuff about CFFA at TECO?
Answer
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Academy celebrated its first High School EMT Dual Enrollment Pinning on
May 30, 2008
Photos
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Academy's tribute to fallen former students now duplicated on this website
Wall of Honor
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Orlando Sentinel reporter tells of her experience inside
Swede Flashover Simulator
Details
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Phenomenal firefighter website
turns two
Details
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Articulation agreements with Valencia & Seminole Community Colleges
Agreements

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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become a Florida firefighter?

See "How to Become a Florida Firefighter/EMT."

I'm a certified firefighter. How can you help me advance in my chosen career?

See "Programs/Courses"

I'm a certified Fire Inspector looking for a recertification class. Do you have any?

Check out our monthly Fire Inspector In-service
(re-cert) class.

How do I register for a Florida State Certification test?

Go to:
www.fireacademy.org/PDF_Files_Temp/instructions-from-BFST_12-14-07.pdf and follow the directions.

I'm certified as firefighter in another state.
How can I become certified in Florida?

Visit the Florida State Fire College* and/or call the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards & Training at 352-369-2800.
* http://fldfs.com/sfm/bfst/index.shtml

I'm certified as a paramedic in another state. How can I become certified in Florida?

Visit the Florida Bureau of EMS * and/or call
850-245-4472.
* www.fl-ems.com

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Central Florida Fire Academy
2966 W. Oak Ridge Rd., Orlando, FL 32809
Office: 407-855-3281 FAX: 407-855-3288
Outside Florida: 1-800-578-1752
info@fireacademy.org

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2966 West Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, FL 32809
407-855-3281