Florida Firefighter Equivalency Requirements

Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C) 69A-37.055(1) states: The Division of State Fire Marshal may issue a certificate to any person who has received basic employment training for firefighters in another state or through the Military, when the division has determined that such training was at least equivalent to that required by the division for approved firefighter education and training programs in this state and when such person has satisfactorily complied with all other requirements of this part.

To determine eligibility, a review of your documented training will be reviewed by the Challenge Review Board. Please realize that acceptance by the Challenge Review Board is only the first step in achieving a Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance. A written and practical examination is required of all qualified persons seeking certification.

If you fail to meet the requirements, for any reason, you will receive written notification explaining the deficiencies found in your documentation. If your application is denied, you would be required to attend a Firefighter Minimum Standards Course, at one of the many Certified Training Centers located throughout Florida, in order to be certified as a firefighter in this state.

If you have any questions about the Florida Firefighter Equivalency Requirements, please contact:

Tori Robinson
tori.robinson@myfloridacfo.com
(352) 369-2811