Dear Friends in Florida's Fire and Emergency Services:

Over the last few years a number of changes have come about with the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. Some have been due to the changes in the mission of the fire service caused by the terrorism threat to America, others have been due to the hurricanes and others to technological improvements now available.

If you have not visited our campus you should. Training props for structural firefighting, vehicles, flammable gases, liquids, and more are present including state-of-the-art computer controlled propane fueled “burn building” props. A three story structural collapse prop simulates a partially collapsed building with all types of construction portrayed to teach breaching, cutting and search and rescue. Rubble piles simulate catastrophic collapses, confined space props and an above grade trench prop are all used for the technical rescue and urban search and rescue training.   There are railroad tank cars and over the road transports for hazardous materials training, and there are more improvements to come.

We now have articulation agreements with most colleges in Florida to accept our courses towards their degrees, and for us to accept their courses towards Florida certifications. 

Florida Statute 633.801, the Florida Firefighter Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed by the Florida Legislature a few years back, placing firefighter safety as part of this Bureau. Considerable information can be found at our safety page (http://www.myfloridacfo.com/sfm/bfst/SafetyHealth/FireSafetyandHealth.htm) and the actual statutes and rules can be found at the Division’s website (http://www.myfloridacfo.com/sfm) .

Our registration and records management website, www.floridastatefirecollege.org is part of the FCDICE system, allowing you to check your records, track continuing education, register for classes at the Florida State Fire College and other participating providers, apply for certification renewals, apply for certification tests, get your test results, and much more. 

Thanks for stopping by our website. If you want updated information from the Bureau sent directly to your e-mail, sign up for our 'a-list' and we will send you the material currently faxed to fire departments all over the state about legislation, training opportunities, meetings, state job postings and more.

We look forward to meeting you at the numerous meetings, classes and events around our state.

Sincerely,

The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training