Albany Tech Firefighter 1 Technical Certificate of Credit
The Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates will have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level. Program graduates receive a Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a member of a fire crew, a Fire Fighter I fights wildland, rural, and structural fires and responds to various other emergency situations including medical emergencies. Additional responsibilities include repairing equipment and general station housekeeping.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fight wildland, rural, and structural fires
- Respond to various emergency situations including medical emergencies
- Repair equipment
- General station housekeeping
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Adequate entrance test scores
- Physical exam
- Satisfactory criminal background check
- Pass NPQ exam at end of program
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
high school diploma or equivalent; adequate entrance test scores; physical exam; satisfactory criminal background check; pass NPQ exam at end of program
ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES
All Services
BENEFITS
- Certified at the National Professional Qualifications level
- Receive a Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit
PROGRAM COST
$185.00
OTHER
Financial Aid may cover tuitionStudent fees: Medical/Physical Exam $85.00 NPQ Skills Exam $100.00