Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
"By knowing their needs and exceeding their expectations; we enable the success of Florida's Fire and Emergency Services Community!"
As part of the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training approves Florida's firefighter training curricula and certifies Florida fire service training agencies, instructors, and members to ensure they meet industry based standards. In addition, the Bureau manages the Florida Firefighter Safety and Health program.
The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training operates the Florida State Fire College, located in Ocala, FL. The current 37-acre campus is a multi-discipline fire and emergency services training center.
Requirements for certifications, FL Firefighter, renewals, course requirements & task books.
Course curriculum, pricing, textbooks, schedule & CEU information. Register for courses, dorms and books.
Become a FL Volunteer FF, Grants, and "Grow as you GO" Vol FF Training.
Information for all Instructors, Training Providers, NFA Course Sponsors, and FCDICE Help
Helpful FCDICE information for Fire Departments and Employee roster changes, and Department login assistance.
Earn additional rewards for College degrees. Information, application, and re-entry process.
Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Section Home Pages
Each Section of the Bureau manages a variety of programs and information.
Fire certifications, requirements, renewals, Supplemental Compensation, and required Task Books
Class and Instructor approvals, course curriculum, course equivalency process, training events, and online course approval.
Firefighter Safety and Health resources & compliance, Line-of-Duty Death (LODD) resources, and model safety programs.
On-campus resources, FSFC Bookstore, Registration & Dormitory information, class schedule, campus map, area hotels and cafeteria.
To get a glimpse of where the Fire College is headed; Click on Florida State Fire College Vision 2039 Flyer, or the Learn more button.
Learn moreThe Bureau of Fire Standards and Training is accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard).
Accreditation is the stamp of approval from a third party (Pro Board) review of the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training's certification system. The review includes all aspects of certification testing including; completeness, fairness, security, validity and correlation to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Click on the ProBoard Logo for a listing of the accredited Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training certification programs.
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or call us at (352) 369-2800.
A multiyear curriculum that introduces emerging emergency services leaders to personal and professional skills in change management
As part of its commitment to enhancing public safety, NFPA makes its codes and standards available online to the public for free.
The information provided on this page is intended to serve as a general reference for first responders and vehicle operators
Select one of the options below to learn more:
Find information on the FLORIDA STATE FIRE MARSHAL GRANTS
Register to receive A-List Announcements
Find the Fire College Class Schedule
Get Course Equivalency for courses that I took in College
Get approved to offer ONLINE Classes as a Training Provider
Earn Florida Firefighter Certification as an Out-of-State Firefighter
Visit the Standards Section Home Page
Contact the Standards Section Staff
Processing Fingerprints for Required Background Checks
Direct Link to Pearson VUE Testing: Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Section
Pearson VUE Testing Reservations by phone: 877-265-8191
Using the Online Application Process
Where can I access BFST Forms?
For Out-of-State Firefighters wanting to earn Florida Firefighter Certification
For Military Firefighters wanting to earn Florida Firefighter Certification
Want to pursue a degree program? Contact the FSFC Academic Instructor.