candidates will attend Eastern Florida State for EMT and/or Fire Academy training
BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – Brevard County Fire Rescue will be holding the second annual Firefighter Sponsorship Signing Day on Thursday, May 25.
“We are inviting 33 sponsorship recipients to sign a Memorandum of Understanding officially securing their award of sponsorship from Brevard County Fire Rescue,” said a BCFR official.
Through the sponsorship, the candidates will attend Eastern Florida State College for Emergency Medical Technician and/or Fire Academy training with the intent of beginning employment with BCFR as a Firefighter/EMT.
Since the program’s inception in 2021, Brevard County Fire Rescue has hired 11 sponsorship recipients, with an additional 15 recipients currently enrolled in training.
The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is actively recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs.
The deadline for applications is June 11, 2023. Intake for Paramedic and EMT programs is scheduled for June 20, both are by invitation. Classes will begin on August 15 and run for 16 weeks through the Fall.
All prospective students must complete the online application for admission to Eastern Florida State College, as well as the separate online application to the Public Safety Institute.
The EMT program is designed to train individuals for entry-level positions in emergency medical and first responder services. Graduates can also gain certification that will allow them to continue their education in fire service or paramedics.
The Paramedic program is designed to help students complete their EMS education by securing a State of Florida Paramedic certificate. The Paramedic certified personnel can then declare their major in order to finish an Associate Degree in EMS.
For more information on EMT, visit the EFSC website at easternflorida.edu/go/emt and for Paramedic the website is easternflorida.edu/go/paramedic
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